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Parry McCluer High School
Buena Vista, Virginia 24416
Volume 31

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A scenic view of Buena Vista, as seen from
the old paper mill's coffer dam, shows con-
siderable signs of industrialization and
expansion.

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MOOMAW'S LANDING

At this spot was Moomaws Landing on the

North River Canal. On May 14,1863, the Marshall,
Queen of the Packet Fleet, passed here Carrying jy,
the body of General Thanne (Stonewall) Jackson
to Lexington for internment. The Canal was the means
by which Mrs. Robert E. Lee came to Lexington to join her
husband at Washington College (now Washington and

As one looks back over the past
two hundred years of American his-
tory, it is apparent that the youth of
America has played an instrumental
role in almost every phase of na-
tional development. Even before the
Revolutionary War, youthful in-
volvement was vital, as America's
first colonists were predominantly
young people in search of adven-
ture and a better way of life. During
the conflicts which would ensue, this
would become even more critical,
as a strong unwavering spirit of
courage and determination would
be needed for the infant nation to
survive against the forces of
England.

After securing independence, it
was a spirit of youthful persistence
which urged the drafters of the Con-
stitution to seek even higher goals.
When completed, their work would
stand as a landmark in the history of
democracy and mankind, with
three-eighths of the signers only in
their twenties and thirties.

Throughout the decades which
followed, America’s young men
were repeatedly called onto the
battlefields of the world. Spurred on
by the same spirit which filled the
minutemen of the Revolutionary

lee thiversity in 1865.

War, the young American soldier,
whether fighting on his own soil dur-
ing the Civil War, or overseas dur-
ing one of the world wars, has al-
ways found within himself an
unsuppressable determination to
defend his nation and the ideals in
which he believes.

In more recent years, it was
again the spirited American youth,
who while defending principles and
ideals in which he believed, bitterly
condemned the war of Vietnam.
Protesting through their anti-war
marches and demonstrations, the
young people of America displayed
their continued interest in the affairs
of their nation and their willingness
and ability to influence the spirit of
their country.

Just as America’s history has
been influenced by her young
people, so has the history of Buena
Vista. Tucked away between the
Blue Ridge Mountains and the
Maury River, Buena Vista, prior to
the 1800's, was a large expanse of
undeveloped farmland frequented
only by Indian hunting parties and a
few white explorers who knew the
area as Hart's Bottom. One of these
adventurers was a young man
named B.C. Moomaw. He and his

Marking the many significant events which
occurred at Moomaw's Landing, this sign
stands on Route 60 near the city limits.

family were the first to settle in the
area and they were joined shortly
afterward by a young doctor
named G.D. Meriweather. Other
young people followed and soon a
small settlement was growing along
the banks of the river.

When rich deposits of iron ore
were discovered in the surrounding
hills, the whole area was purchased
by a mining company and was
named Green Forest. Hundreds of
people were brought in to work the
newly opened mines. By 1888,
Green Forest had expanded into a
bustling boom town. In the following
factories and businesses
were established, railroads were
put through, and a huge hotel and

years,

an opera house were constructed.
In 1892, Green Forest was incorpo-
rated into a city, although a heated
controversy centered around the
population requirement of 5000.
When cannon balls cast from
Green Forest iron were used to win
the Battle of Buena Vista during the
Spanish-American War, a few spir-
ited citizens urged the city's name
be changed to the present name,
Buena Vista. Even before the
change ‘Buena Vista’’ had been a
familiar expression since its English

Opening 3

Anticipating a population of over 40,000, the
Buena Vista Company built a plush hotel
which now serves as the main building for

Southern Seminary Junior College

translation ‘“‘beautiful view’ was
very descriptive of the area. Con-
the

quickly adopted by the citizens as

sequently, new name was
they proudly proclaimed the beauty
of their community.
Although the first ore samples
from the mines proved extremely
high-grade, these tracer deposits
soon vanished uncovering the large
deposits of lower-grade ore which
lay below. With this change in cir-
the mining company
discreetly their half-fin-
ished plans for developing the city
into. a metropolis of over 40,000
people, and left the highly diverse

cumstances,
dropped

townspeople in a semi-city which
contained features resembling both
a large metropolitan area and a
small rural village.

Along with the collapse of the
mining company's plans came the
similar failure of the railroad's plans
to place a major railroad _ inter-
section through the city. With this
second serious financial blow, many

of the smaller factories were forced

to close. But, others which had al-

ready established firm markets
were able to remain in business,
thus insuring the survival of the city.

What remained after the bust

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was a city, hardly more than an

oversized village, which contained
an elegant hotel, an opera house
for the culturally elite, and various
other out-of-place buildings sur-
rounded by the remains of an early
frontier settlement. The townspeople
were as diverse as the architecture;
with some being the strongly inde-
pendent mountain-type, and others
being city factory workers left job-
less after the bust.

As time passed, the city’s econ-
omy managed to remain stable as
there was a general trend toward
industrialization, with the older, out-
moded factories being replaced by
more modern industries. The city's
era of expansion and _ prosperity
had ended as quickly as it had be-
gun, and the citizens of Buena Vista
faced the realization that they were
destined to live in the much alluded
to “small town America”.

During its short history, Buena
Vista has remained relatively un-
changed. The only major changes in
the young city have occurred
through the decay and renovation
of older buildings and through natu-
ral disaster. In both 1936 and 1969
floods devastated the city with the
latter damaging 90% of the business

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district and causing financial losses
of nearly 5 million dollars.

However, the citizens of Buena
Vista did not let disaster tear the
community apart, but seized the op-
portunity to unite in rebuilding the
city. With spirit and unity streng-
thened by their misfortune, the com-
munity continued to work together
long after the signs of disaster were
gone.

One indication of the strength-
ened community spirit has been the
extraordinary support given to the
total school program. School activi-
ties, such as athletic events, band
performances, and drama produc-
tions are well-attended, being the
major social functions in the city.
Providing both financial and moral
support, all residents, whether par-
ents or not, take pride in school or-

ganizations and their accom-
plishments.
Showing the enthusiasm of a

young, free spirit, the community
continues to change and advance
its institutions to meet its needs.
Throughout history, our country and
our community have proved them-

selves ...

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The only snow of the year was not adequate
to close city schools. Sherri Figgers trudges

through the snow in an effort to get out of the
cold.

6 Daily Lives

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Providing relief from home and
academic pressures, an assortment
of school-and community-oriented
activities enhanced the year with
unprecedented excitement. Activi-
ties emphasizing school and com-
munity cooperation, such as the La-
bor Day celebration, Band Day,
and the Buena Vista Relays not only
improved student-civic relationships,
but also continued to give the city
area-wide recognition.

Inside the school, Spirit Week,
pep rallies, and other sports-related
activities allowed the student body
to promote school spirit as individ-
vals, as classes, and as an entire

_ school. This promotion of spirit at all

levels established an atmosphere of
unity, which was obsolete in many
larger schools, but remained the
center around which life at Parry
McCluer revolved.

Dances, varying in attire from
worn-out-casual to tux-formal, pro-
vided the student with a chance to
experience different degrees of so-
cial responsibility as well as some-
thing respectable to do on weekend
nights.

Newness and oldness were both
contributing factors in the enhance-
ment of student life. Totally new
events, such as the ‘Free Fare" con-
cert and Spirit Week heightened
enthusiasm in student activities.
Meanwhile, traditions such as
Homecoming, the prom, Senior
Day, and graduation, which are in-
deed time-honored, were made
uniquely new through planned and
unplanned happenings.

Devils Workshop provides music to lighten
everyone's spirits after the disappointing loss
to Bath County on Homecoming night.

Displaying their school spirit, the juniors cheer
during a pep rally. Amidst the students, Mrs
Mickey Morris, a substitute teacher, gets in
on the excitement.

The thrill of being a junior reaches its peak
when Hans Mohler slips Boo Ewald's class
ring on her finger after going under the arch
of the ring dance.

iF Only TRE Heal

Summer usually comes to an abrupt halt

with the opening of school. However, as
the students returned to schoal in 1975,
they knew that summer was not over yet.

The continuance of the summer heat
was among the memories of the first day
of school. As the day wore on, the heat
seemed to close in on everyone. By late
afternoon when the students gathered for
the opening day assembly, all thoughts
were smothered with the anticipation of
getting back to the pool. Even the reac-
tions toward the cheers for the upcoming
football season were hindered by the
heat which was so uncharacteristic of
football weather.

The heat dragged on through the first
week of classes. In fact, several area
schools dismissed early due to the intense
afternoon heat. However, Parry McCluer
students ‘sweated it out’. After a week of
schedule changes and reunions in the un-
bearable heat, the students were ready
for a welcomed Labor Day vacation.

The beginning of Labor Day activities
was delayed by a downpour. But after an
hour, the skies cleared and the waiting
was over. The Marching Blues led the pa-
rade, which was the official opening of
Buena Vista's Bicentennial celebration.
From the site of the parade, downtown
Buena Vista, activities shifted to Glen
Maury Park. The day was filled with politi-
cal campaigning, eating, socializing, lis-
tening to music, and getting sunburned.
Even the rain had not pushed away the
sizzling heat.

As night fell, the rain returned and the
traditional finale of fireworks was can-
celled. The Labor Day celebration was
prematurely ended, and as the day
closed, so did summer.

At the close of their first day in high school, the
eighth graders show mixed emotions as they gather
for their first assembly.

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Standing in water, cheerleader Debbie Cash contin-
ues to yell for victory even though the team is being
devastated by a strong Charger team.

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Taking the principal's traditional duty, assistant prin-
cipal Wayne Flint crowns the homecoming queen,
Debbie Floyd. Looking on are her escort, Alan Burch,
and head cheerleader, Gail Brown. .

10 Homecoming

ARDS @UDDY FEET

A homecoming celebration is seldom

characterized by dripping hair and
muddy feet as was that of 1975. The Fight-
ing Blues, undefeated with a record of 5-0,
were ready to host the Bath County Char-
gers, when light rain began to fall in the
late afternoon.

The game was played even though the
rain kept falling, and by halftime the field
was covered with mud and puddles of
water. The traditional halftime ceremonies
had to be postponed until the dance,
which was in the gym later that night. The
downpour spoiled not only halftime plans,
but also played a major role in the out-
come of the game. The Bath County per-
formance on the muddy field was dy-
namic. Having shut out the Blues 13-0, the
Chargers left the field, muddy but
victorious.

By the time the fans and players had
arrived at the school for the dance, they
had dried off and had put the agony of
defeat behind them. At the dance, Debbie
Floyd was crowned homecoming queen.
She had been selected by the football
team from the senior representatives who
were Ellen Mays escorted by David Aus-
tin, Linda Dyer escorted by Butchie Clark,
and Debbie Floyd escorted by Alan Burch.

Enjoying the music of Devils’ Workshop, students
take advantage of the dance floor. Among the bare-
footed dancers are Rhonda Knick and Agnes Lyle.

Attention wanders from the game, as Carson Gibson
(72) and Marty Carter (18) look at the depressing
score, while Vince Blackburn (77) notices his reflec-
tion in the standing water.

Homecoming 1]

Rain in autumn

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Band members go back in time as they don outfits
worn by their parents in the 50's. The students are:
Front: Blair Woodward, Kim Burch, Teresa Lewis Row
2: Susan Foshay, Jayne Roberts, Mike Dennis Row 3:
Vickie Cartolaro, Eyde Huffman, Eugene Williams
Back: William Kerr, Mike Cartolaro, Ricky Blevins

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Wading in the mud, the Fighting Blues’ bench
watches grimly as the rain:drenches their chances for
a Homecoming victory,

Raindrops continued to fall throughout
autumn, hampering many school activities.
The football team was plagued by rainy
weather. The practice field was often
muddy and the first loss of the season was
experienced during a downpour. The
weather continued to haunt the Blues as
the game against Natural Bridge was
rained out. When the Blues eventually
journeyed to Natural Bridge, the sky was
clear, but the Blues suffered what was
termed ‘'the upset of the year".

Although the Blues had suffered two
losses, their spirit was not dampened. As
time approached for the game against the
district leader, Riverheads, enthusiasm
grew to its climax. The peak of excitement
was reached during the week preceding
the game as the cheerleaders planned
and led the entire student body in a series
of masquerades. The week, called Spirit
Week, began with Hat Day, followed by
Red Neck Day, 50's Day, Halloween Day,
and Blue and White Day. By the time the
Blues arrived in Greenville, optimism was
at its peak under a clear night sky. How-
ever, a cloud of defeat was hovering over
the high expectations as the Blues were
crushed 27-0. When the season ended, ev-
eryone realized that the rainy weather
had played a significant role during the
football season.

Even though Buena Vista's Band Day
was held on a sunny Saturday afternoon,
the rainy weather took its toll in that
event, also. The annual gathering of
bands was expected to be enormously
successful as 22 bands signed up to par-
ticipate. However, with rain falling
throughout Virginia, a number of bands
were unable to practice and 11 of those
bands were forced to cancel their entries.

Rain in autumn 13

The spirit of the entire school was
bolstered by a barrage of unforget-
table winter events, beginning with the
SCA's after-school Christmas party and
sock-hop. This vacation send-off liv-
ened the school's Yuletide spirit, while
that night the Juniors completed the
holiday mood with a Christmas dance
featuring “Bagget’. Adding to the
Christmas spirit, Parry McCluer sports
stood out in holiday competition, with
both the basketball team and wrestling
squad taking tournament trophies.

Shortly after returning from vaca-
tion, some unusual weather provided
a memorable break. An inconspicuous
layer of freezing rain fell about 7:00
a.m., spurring numerous freak acci-
dents, and virtually paralyzing the city.
An order to close schools finally came,
which allowed students to venture out
into the midst of the early morning
melée.

The Juniors received their class rings
on January 30 and the seniors revived
‘a surprisingly good-sounding ‘‘Blues
Express” to play for the Ring Dance.
Topping off a successful Valentine's
carnation sale, the cheerleaders spon-
sored the Sweetheart's Dance, which
featured the “Disco Kid" from Rich-
mond. The following weekend, the Ju-
niors sponsored a dance, which would
be better off forgotten. Featuring Susan
Thompson from WREL, this fiasco was
doomed from the start. Around 9:30,
someone decided that a better sound
was coming from the jukebox at Ted's
Restaurant, and eventually everyone
wound up there.

To the surprise of almost everyone,
snow ended the notable winter mo-
ments. A spell of almost summer-like
weather was broken when a consid-
erable amount of snow fell on the
area. Unfortunately, it did not stick on
the roads sufficiently to warrant the
closing of city schools, so students
were forced to go to school on the
only snowy day of the year.

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g the area

WINTERS (OMERTS

A kiss follows the presentation of Mike Hamilton and
his date, Teresa Davis at the Ring Dance, After pass-

ing through the arch, the couple took their position in
the class figure.

Winter events 15

ASSEMBLIES GREAK

Put-down jokes are read by Coach Kerry Camper
during the Free Fare concert assembly as members
of the band wait for the”GUdience's reaction.

The male student cheerleaders provide entert

as the female faculty volleyball team recharges dur-
ing the FBLA March of Dimes game. Members of the |
team are: Mrs. Pat Dove, Mrs. Dawn Dickinson, Mis:
LynngAlvine, angeMrs. J Emmer.

The coveted spirit stick is awarded to the eighth gra-
ders by cheerleader Gail Brown at the pep rally pre-

ceding the homecoming football game against Bath
County

16 Assemblies

“Amazing Grace’ is led by Eugene Williams as

Bruce Phelps, portraying Patrick Henry, prepares to
_ deliver his famous speech. Other participants in the
_ Drama Club's humorous presentation of
“centennial Minutes” are: Jim

DAILY MOROUGRY

Numerous pep rallies and assemblies
spangled the school year with various
highlights which broke the monotony of
the usual school grind. Aside from the tra-
ditional Christmas concert given by the
music department, the usual SCA maga-
zine drive kickoff and windup assemblies,
the SCA officer installation and NHS tap-
ping assembly, and the year-ending
awards assemblies, several new assem-
blies were scheduled for the student's
enjoyment.

A torrid opening day assembly began
the year with the SCA and administration
welcoming the students back to school
and was concluded with a pep rally kick-
ing-off the football season. Throughout the
year, the cheerleaders continued to give
pep rallies preceding each home game.

The Drama Club gave two assemblies
during the year. ‘Bicentennial Minutes”
was a student-written spoof on television's
“200 Years Ago Today, which was
presented for the Constitution Day assem-
bly. “Trifles,” which was of a more serious
nature, was placed before the student
body before its presentation in district
one-act play competition.

Two singing groups performed for the
student body, each coming from a differ-
ent end of the music spectrum. A perfor-
mance during the Thanksgiving Day as-
sembly by a local church quartet, the
“Brethrenaires'’’, entertained those who
appreciated good gospel music; but for
those who didn't, the traveling rock group,
“Free Fare’, provided entertainment with
a mid-morning rock concert.

Other assemblies included a yearbook
sales kickoff assembly, a talk by ex-POW
Lt Commander Paul Gallanti on patri-
otism, and a female student/faculty vol-
leyball game with the gate receipts going
to the March of Dimes.

Vietnam POW, Lt. Commander Pau! Gallanti ad-
dresses the student body on patriotism with refer-
ence to his experience. Coach “Chick” Crawford sits
in the background after introducing the speaker who
was sponsored by the health and PE department.

APRIL FOOLS

The month of April was filled not
with showers, but with surprises. An
April Fool's Dance, sponsored by
the Sophomore Class, began the
string of unusual events as students
welcomed a dance with a new
theme. The delight over music con-
tinued as a rock concert by Free
Fare followed, on the next night. The
traveling group from Florida enter-
tained the student body in a unique
assembly as they startled everyone
with their presentation of the mod-
ern sound. The auditorium was
packed for their performance on i y

Saturday night and the crowd was [RRA prolonged drought chiused a rash of forest fires in
captivated b ya totally new Jhe early spring: A blaze on nearby Elephant Moun-
tain*required picgeaty for fire fighting.

experience.

April weather was as erratic as
its events. A heat wave hit in mid-

April and summer fever set it, bring- “The finals of the 880 are completed as Nick Harris
pushes by his Rustburg opponent in the Buena Vista

ing early swimming and subsequent Ralave

sunburns. The temperatures soared
into the 90's and rain seemed a phe-
nomenon of the past.

The intense heat was at its peak
when the city hosted the 16th annual
Buena Vista Relays on April 17.
Fourteen teams participated in. the
event, with Radford High School
winning the all-day meet. For Buena
Vista, traditionally a "track power,”
the day did not provide the usual
triumph. Suffering from inexperi-
ence, the Fighting Blues managed to
tally only four points.

Summer had arrived prematurely
Gnd everyone thought it had come
to stay, as the trees budded and the
birds returned from the South. But
April fooled Mother Nature and as
abruptly as the hot weather had ap-
peared, it vanished. A sudden cold
trend set in and winter returned.

Through the weeks of confusing

weather, the surrounding wood-
lands became extremely dry. The
National Forest Service considered
closing the forests, but settled with
prohibiting smoking. As April ended,
it brought the most unexpected sur-
prise, as a brisk rain fell and
soothed farmers after a long night-
mare of drought.

MOUSER RATURE

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Easter vacation finds Q i A Hol- }
laday enjoying a pizza at Ted's Restaurant. *¥ LN

The stage crew aids Free Fare in dismantling equip-
ment after their concert, as students flock around the
stage to buy posters.

The real clown of Free Fare, Bubba captures the
hearts of the student body as he performs an Aero-
smith hit.

April events 19

Prom

Top hat and cane, popular tux accessories, make
Dean Fox the suave man of fashion as he and his
date, Paula Meade, enter the prom.

Destiny, from Roanoke, plays “Fire,” the Ohio Play-
ers’ hit which inspired the prom theme

Gee “Rel

Demons with clashing sabers tend the gate to the un-
derworld. Underclassmen, David Foshay and Frankie
Rader greeted the formally attired couples at the
prom entrance.

Kiss, the sensational rock group, provides the proper
effect for the smal “Satan's Palace."

As school opened, the Junior Class
faced the annual dilemma of raising prom
funds. Several moneymaking projects such
as the powder puff football game fell
through, but successful car washes and
dances raised enough money for the
event.

Work began weeks in advance, as mur-
als were painted in the basements of sev-
eral students’ homes and even in the
basement of a local church. The in-
vitations, which were printed by the com-
munications department, were not ready
on time and caused some anxious mo-
ments. But, at last, with the prom in its final
week of preparation, invitations were
given out and plans were on schedule
again.

However, the task of preparing the gym
could not begin on Thursday evening
since the gymnasium was used for open
house that night. Fortunately, on Friday,
juniors were excused from classes and
were able to work throughout the day.
Saturday morning found them finishing
their creation and wondering when the
rain would stop.

By Saturday night the rain had ended,
and all paint-strewn jeans and T-shirts
were thrown aside as evening gowns and
tuxedos were donned. The traditional soft-
spoken themes and pastel colors of past
proms had been put aside as bright or-
ange and red welcomed everyone into
“Satan's Palace.'’ The fiery surroundings,
a coffin centerpiece, and the masked de-
mons at the entrance had transformed the
gymnasium into Hades. The mood of in-
ferno was completed by a band from
Roanoke, called Destiny.

After a long evening of dancing and af-
ter-prom partying, juniors spent Sunday
sleeping, returning tuxedos, and restoring
the gymnasium to normal.

Spectators crowd along 24th Street, as they watch
students arrive at the prom. The annual ritual finds
curious people of all ages vicariously enjoying the
thrill of the event.

Bright Halloween colors created an atmosphere un-
like the delicate mood of past proms. Ironically,
Susie Hawes and Teresa Moran use the basement of
a local church for preparation of the walls for ‘'Sa-
tan's Palace.”

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WRAPFLRGS

Opening night of ‘Forty Carats” draws a large Collages) izing the junior year were displayed
crowd of students and faculty. Jane Radick and Rob at Ope Stephan Moore examines one of the
j » ductien— @ English as Dean Fox glances at others.

An outhouse dominates the float representing Ten-
nessee in W&L's Mock Convention Parade held in
Lexington. The W&L students riding the floats and
lining the streets went wild as the Marching Blues
played the "W&L Swing.”

Southern Sem tennis courts provide spring recreation
for Sheba Lawhorne. Swimming, playing tennis, and
bike riding were popular afternoon activities in the
spring.

22 Wrapping it up

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A sense of finality overwhelms senior cheerleaders
Joy Henson, Gail Brown, and Debbie Floyd as they
watch the last football halftime show of the year.

In late April, a chain of events began to
wrap up the Bicentennial year, as the
school proudly displayed its achievements
in countless ways.

A "Show-Off” Open House brought
parents and students into the school for an
evening of viewing projects, art exhibits,
and other accomplishments of the year.
The Drama Club wound up its year with a
dynamic two-night performance of "Forty
Carats” while the band proved itself the
“People’s Choice”, bringing home top
honors in the W&L Mock Convention Pa-
rade and in the Harrisonburg Poultry Fes-
tival Parade. Individual achievement was
publicly recognized at the Awards Assem-
bly, the Athletic Banquet, the Band Ban-
quet, and other organizational socials.

Seniors prepared for the end, as they
took cap and gown pictures, addressed
announcements, and enjoyed Senior Day
activities. Senior Day began with a stu-
dent body assembly which included put-
down jokes, humorous commercials, and
an Academy Awards take-off featuring se-
niors as the target personalities. After the
remaining morning classes, the seniors
were dismissed and flocked to Glen
Maury Park for an afternoon of recreation
and a picnic dinner.

As the end drew nearer, tryouts for
cheerleading and for color guard occu-
pied the minds of underclassmen, while
seniors began to realize the curtain was
falling.

A three-day exam period finished out
the academic year. For seniors with a B-
or-above average, exam exemption was
a welcome privilege. Instead of suffering
through an exam, the lucky senior could
sunbathe, play tennis, or just relax until
the big day, June 3rd. Suddenly, the pack-
age was wrapped up and sealed. The fi-
nal moments were completed with gradu-
ation exercises and the senior was
abruptly transformed into a graduate.

Wrapping it up 23

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vogue, with her
outfit.

Homecoming posters included the eye-catching illus-
tration from the movie Jaws.

Displaying favorites, printed T-shirts were the perfect
match for jeans. Joy Henson, Vickie Cartolaro, and
Renee Stinnett make their preferences evident in their
attire.

24 Fashion

OF FASHION & OFIKION

ee tcente ornamgamttagne atte

Countless fads, both short-lived and
lasting, caught students in a merry-go-
round of fashion. While almost any attire
thinkable was in style, below-the-knee
was the popular length for skirts and
straight-legged Levi's were a must for ev-
eryone’s wardrobe, male and female
alike. T-shirts which displayed favorite
movies, rock groups, and almost anything
else imaginable also captivated the stu-
dents throughout the year. Contrasting the
continuing fads of T-shirts and Levi's, the
craze of mood rings and the rage over
frizzy hair were extremely: short-lived.

Students were constantly heard dis-
cussing music, movies, and TV shows. A
survey given to the seniors showed what
ranked tops in these categories. The music
of the Eagles captured the spirit of the stu-
dents and radio station WSLQ presented
it in the best way. Terror movies continued
to enthrall the majority as a string of dis-
asters hit the nation on film. Sharks be-
came a common topic of conversation
when the movie “Jaws'’ came into the
area, and ‘The Fonz" was everyone's
idol!

When the conversation turned from
films to real life, the people discussed
were Patty Hearst and Karen Quinlan.
The senior poll convicted Patty as a “rich
brat who fell into a trap set by her own
stupidity” with only a few students thinking
she had actually been “brainwashed.”

Even though the students gave little
sympathy to Miss Hearst, the majority
ironically felt deep compassion for Karen
Quinlan and her family. They thought that
she should be allowed to ‘‘die in dignity"
and that the doctors were ‘assuming
God's role” by keeping her alive.

With no disagreement on apparel and
limited disagreement on current events,
the student body rode together on the
carousel of adolescent life as they shared
similar ideas and whims.

The focal point of news broadcasts for months, Patty
Hearst was found guilty of bank robbery to the sur-
prise of many students.

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26 Competition

aM a

Underclassmen dominated the
ranks of all athletic teams. Striking
examples were the basketball team
with only two seniors and the track
team with only one senior member.
However, inexperience did not hin-
der the spirited teams as the sports
program remained the focal point of
all activities in the school and city.

In the fall, the football team be-
gan the athletic year. Drawing
large crowds, the team overcame its
youthfulness, and ended with a re-
spectable 7-3 record. Girls’ athletics
continued to grow with a record
turnout for girls’ basketball.

Winter brought the year's only
championships. The wrestling team
captured the W&L tournament
trophy during the Christmas holi-
days. The basketball team also
added to the holiday spirit by win-
ning the area Christmas tournament.

Spring athletics brought several
changes to the traditional program.
Because of conflicting baseball and
track schedules, the baseball team
played its games on the field behind
the school, rather than at the munici-
pal field as in the past.

The young baseball and_ track
teams did not have the experience
needed to capture championships,
but perpetual shifting gave versatil-
ity to the members. Also plagued by
inexperience, the girls’ track team,
in its second year, consisted of all
underclassmen.

While inexperience played an
important role in competition
throughout the year, the spirit and
enthusiasm with which the teams
faced their inadequacies was the

determining factor.

The charity game played for the March of
Dimes left the Lady Blues Volleyball Team
victorious over the Lady Faculty Team. Rita
Carter, Coach Mary Moore, Kim Chittum,
and Miss Cindy Reid lead the teams to the
locker room.

Ecstatic coaches, Dave Ellison and Marshall
Hamilton cheer against AA foe Brookville.
The wrestling team crushed the Bees 30-23.
The last heat of 100-yard dash is run by Jane
Cash, Sherri Figgers, and Lil McClung at the
track meet against Lexington, one early sea-
son loss.

Competition 27

Sina) Doesasees,

Even before school began, the football 7. iP
team was hard at work in the blistering
sun. It was obvious that they were young,
small, and inexperienced. However, en-
thusiasm was so great that there was still
hope of retaining the Allegheny Highlands
District Crown.

Football found its way even into the tra-
ditional opening day assembly, which is
actually meant to welcome the students
back to ‘schoolwork’. As the football
coach, Mr. Williams, spoke to the student
body, he quoted the principal, Mr. Lead-
better, in summing up the team as ‘small
potatoes, but hard to peel”.

This statement seemed to proving true
as halfway through the season the foot-
ball team stood undefeated. Many mis-
takes had been made, and penalties had
been numerous, but the team had always
come Out on top.

There had been mud and injuries during
these first games, but still the Fighting
Blues had pulled through. For four straight
weeks, bad weather accompanied Friday
night football. Sophomore, Robbie Doug-
las, whom everyone depended upon as
offensive leader, was injured and team
morale seemed dampened. Still tied for
first place in the district, Parry McCluer
met Bath County during a downpour. The
fans stood soaking, as they watched the
Blues be overcome by a strong Charger
team.

The rain kept falling, and proved to be
a factor in several other games as well.
Unfortunately, as Coach Williams stated,
that factor was against the Blues, as small
teams seem to be at a disadavantage on
a wet field.

During defensive action, fullback Jay Austin, and
halfback Robbie Douglas, take a breather. Both
players saw a great deal of action in this victorious
first game against Rockbridge.

After scoring a touchdown, B.B. Manuel is con-
gratulated by Danny Ramsey and another player.
Despite the cold, rainy weather, this final game of
the season against William Monroe was highlighted
by victory, easing the disappointment of the crushing
loss to Riverheads the week before.

28 Football

2U3 Aare) BO Veal

Parry McCluer Rockbridge
Parry McCluer Wilson Memorial : , a
Parry McCluer Fort Defiance ‘
Parry McCluer Stuarts Draft
Parry McCluer Buffalo Gap
Parry McCluer Bath County ,
Parry McCluer Natural Bridge Although underdogs in tifis early season meeting, y
Parry McCluer James River Parry McCluer chalks’ up its second’ victory .
_ Parry McCluer Riverheads Richie Fields knocks away a pass intended for

Parry McCluer this Wilson Memorial Hornet.
j .

Fox itball 29

Supoeesasions

Ready for the second half, Jay Austin, Greg
Wheeler, and Barry Staton lead the team back
onto the field. The second half proved even more
dynamic than the first, as the Blues overcame
strongly favored Rockbridge in their debut.

Front: Dennis Gilbert, Jay Austin, Roger Whiteside, Sidney Smith, Barry Staton, John Dyer, Keith Staton, Timmy Lynn, Robbie Douglas, David Ramsey
(mgr.), 2nd Row: Carl Lewis, Richard Kennedy, Brian Hoeppner, Stephan Moore, Hans Mohler, Marty Carter, Dean Fox, Danny Campbell, Alan Burch,
Landon Camper. 3rd Row: Mike Coleman, Lee Decker, Danny Ramsey, Greg Wheeler, Steve Slagle, Dennis Sandidge, Greg O'Connell, Carson Irvine,
David Sandidge, Mike Wheeler. 4th Row: Nick Harris, Chris Irvine, Richie Fields, B.B. Manuel, Rob Fabrizio, Mickey Branch, Ricky Fox, Carson Gibson,
Roy Patterson, David Slough. Back: Coach Bob Williams, Coach Mike Sams, Coach Dave Ellison

Football

Another rainy Friday came, and the
Natural Bridge-Parry McCluer game had
to be postponed. However, when the
Blues started toward Natural Bridge on
Monday night, they were extremely con-
fident. The Rockets weren't having a very
successful season, but that night their luck
changed. Arch-rivals always seem to fight
hardest against each other, and_ this
proved destructive as the Rockets over-
came the Fighting Blues’ confidence.

Stunned by this loss, the team was even
more determined to ‘come back"’ against
James River. Robbie Douglas was back
for the first time since his injury and spirits
were high. Determination ruled and the
Fighting Blues returned to the victory trail.

Although they had lost the chance to re-
tain the district crown, there was. still
something which had to be proven. The
players knew that they were a champion-
ship team and they faced the remaining
two games with determination and
enthusiasm.

However, in the next game Riverheads
proved too big and too strong to be over-
come by even an extremely determined
team.

Not ready to give in, the Blues played
their best game of the season against Wil-
liam Monroe in their final match.

Although the Blues did not rank as num-
ber one in district play, their chance may
come next year, as only four seniors leave
the squad.

Both offensive and defensive play looked promising
in this shocking upset over the Hornets. Jay Austin,

who played both offensive and defensive positions,
tackles a Wilson Memorial ball-carrier

Football 3)

EWEN IY ADV DED

The success of the '74 Lady Blues in PE
district competition apparently spurred
interest in girls’ basketball as a record
turnout of thirty girls occurred. How-
ever, on the varsity squad there were
only two returning lettermen, both of
whom proved to be tremendous play-
ers. Leatrice Martin played at the cen-
ter spot and was counted on heavily
for rebounding. However, she was
hampered most of the year by an early
season knee injury, which had a signifi-
cant effect on most of the teams’
games. The other returning letterman
was guard Janice Carter, who carried
the brunt of the Lady Blues’ scoring
punch. Janice maintained a season av-
erage of 23.6 points per game and
rounded out her high school career
with a final total of 1307 points in 55
games. The rest of the varsity squad
consisted of seven promoted j.v. ball
players and seven newcomers.

With girls’ athletics in the Allegheny
Highlands district gaining momentum,
the level of competition was much im-
proved. A scrimmage victory over Rock
Hill Academy prepared the Lady Blues
to plunge into an exceedingly tough
schedule. In their first seasonal game,
the Lady Blues squeaked past the Bath
County Chargers by one point. From
there, the win-loss chart sporatically
jumped up and down like a see-saw,
with the Lady Blues stringing no more
than two or three wins or losses in a
row. The team ended its season in the
second round of'the district tournament
with a major loss to Wilson Memorial.
Ending with an even 6-6 district record
and a slightly lopsided 7-9 overall
record, the team felt fairly satisfied

with their season.

A smooth jumper is made by Robbin Henson over
a Fort Defiance defender as Sandra Carter eyes
the shot. The Indians remained undefeated as
they scalped the Lady Blues 51-36.

32 Girls’ basketball

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Girls’ basketball 33

Boensn Power

Junior Varsity football is finally gain-
ing its due recognition at Parry

Bo
McCluer. Apparently, the sudden j Wilson lem
emergence of winning teams has been | Fort Defiance.
responsible for much of that boost into “| Parry McCluer James River
’ : 3 S Parry McCluer Natural Bridge
the limelight. Indeed, the 1975 team | Party MeCluer bexitaien
was a winning one. Parry McCluer Rockbridge
Coach Kerry Camper attributed the Parry McCluer Riverheads

success of the team to several factors.
The season which started in August
drew forty prospective players, a very
unusual turnout for a J.V. sport. This
large turnout gave the team much
‘depth. Whenever a starting player was
absent or injured, another player was
always ready to fill in. The team was
also well-balanced. While only a few
players could be termed outstanding,
every player made a significant contri-
bution to the team.

As the season progressed, large
crowds began to gather at municipal
field to watch the Baby Blues as they
continued their winning streak. Then,
James River was able to tie the Blues.
However, the outcome of the game
was later changed, when six James

River players were ruled over-age.

The squad had been able to over-
come all rivals, until it reached its last
game. In that game against Riv-
erheads, the extremely confident Blues
were plagued with penalties and
strategy breakdowns. A perfect record
was gone as the Gladiators defeated
the Blues 12-0. But with only one loss,
the team could be described as 9934%
pure champions as they had experi-
enced success.

While the many Freshmen on the
team will add much to next year's var-
sity team, the twenty-two returning
eighth graders have great potential, for
the 1976 J.V. team.

Carrying the ball against Wilson Memorial,
Timmy Stinnett finds himself surrounded by
enemy players. Outstanding play in this game
gave the Baby Blues their second win, 28-6.

Preparing for the Riverheads game, Eric Staton
and Kevin Thompson relax as they contemplate
the “big” game. Unfortunately, the Blues were
defeated 12-0 in their only loss of the season

A heartbreaking defeat

3ladiator

emotions, cheerleader Terry Denald ¢ ontinue:

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cheer for the Blues

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Going high over the head or Terry
Vest exhibits one of her strong points, offensive

rebounding. This bound had little effect on the — ing the :b 2 teammate, Tér

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JV. girls’ basketball

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The j.v. cagers season could most
accurately be termed a building year.
After pre-season placements had been
completed, Alice Nowlin, j.v. team
captain, was the only team member left
with any previous experience. But,
even her talents proved to be more
valuable to the varsity squad, as she
was promoted to the varsity ranks after
the fourth game of the season. What
was left behind was a_ totally in-
experienced squad, which throughout
the entire season could not put more
than eighteen markers on the score-
board. As the players themselves
bluntly put it, "We were just afraid to
shoot.’ But, all in all, their 2-9 final
record doesn't quite tell the whole
story. At the start of the year, the whole
team was characterized by shaky and
un-unified play. However, about mid-
season there was an overall pickup in
team spirit and co-operation. The most
promising, individual improvements
came near the end of the season, es-
pecially during the last three games.
The most outstanding performances
came during the comeback win over
Nelson county and during an eight-
point loss against a tough Wilson Me-
morial team.

With the type of offense the jv.
squad was playing, a good defense
was necessary to keep most of the
game close. A very aggressive Terry
Vest, playing at the center spot, was a
defensive menace. She had a knack for
going after the ball, even if it meant
wrestling on the floor for it. Another
threat was guard Terrie McDaniel, who
could play some rather sticky defense,
but was better known for her sure
shooting from outside the ten-foot
range. Both of these girls traveled with
the varsity squad during tournament
play.

After executing a successful pick, Jeffiyn Parker
watches as a sure shot from Terrie McDaniel rips
the net. The j.v. cagers lost this last regular sea-
son game to. Fort Defiance 32-17

J.V. girls’ basketball 37

YUL SEASON

Shooting in a crowd, Pat Dyer watches as the istrict player Boodle Montgomery puts the
ball arches toward the net. The Blues outlasted ens” spin on the ball to arc it over two Rock-
the Rockbridge Rebels in the tourn t @bener bridge defenders. His strenuous play was to no
47 46. » « avail as the Blues were downed $2-51.

bereetreyy

38 Boys’ basketball

BHINSS GHEER

The biggest disadvantage that the
basketball squad suffered was a bench
filled with young, inexperienced play-
ers. The roster contained two soph-
omores, nine juniors, and only two se-
niors. However, by the time the season
was in full swing, Coach “Chick”
Crawford had developed an effective
basketball team. He instilled a winning
pride in the team and gave them the
discipline needed for a defensively ori-
ented ball club. How well or how
badly the team played defense was
the determining factor in every game.
Six times the enemy was held to less
than SO points, and all were wins for
the Blues. Six other times the enemy
was allowed more than 60 points, and
all were losses for the Blues. In fact,
the defense was so stingy that six times
the Blues won games in which they
scored less than 60 points.

Without a doubt, the Blues were the
most defensively-minded team in the
area. This asset was instrumental in
winning the Rockbridge Holiday Tour-
nament held at VMI. Having lost to
both Rockbridge and Lexington prior to
the tourney, the Blues proved to be the
“Cinderella team". Beating Rockbridge
soundly and proceeding to polish off
Lexington gave the Blues the cham-
pionship trophy for the first time and
provided them with the highlight of
their season.

Although they dropped many close
games, which played havoc with the fi-
nal standings, the team wrapped up
the season with a respectable 12-10
record and gave the fans much exciting
action.

The team was proud to have three
all-district players among its ranks.
Boodle Montgomery was given first
team honors, while Pat Dyer and B.B.
Manuel were selected for the second
team.

In a late season upset against Buffalo Gap, B.B.
Manuel follows up a fast break with an under-
handed layup. The Blues manhandled the Bisons
54-41. Displaying his quickness, Mike Cartolaro
tries to watch his shot as a Stuarts Draft player

pushes him aside. The Blues slipped by the Cou-
qars 53-52.

Navesine

The j.v. basketball team finished its
season posting a slightly loss-heavy 8-
10 record. The entire year was charac-
terized by erratic play. Inconsistency
was the name of the game as the
squad dropped four of its first five
games, although it had substantial half-
time leads. Even though the team never
did really settle down, there were
times when the Baby Blues appeared
to have championship makings. Most
impressive was a strong come-back
victory against a tough Natural Bridge
team. After tying the score in the last
remaining seconds of the fourth period,
the team went on to secure a 55-5] vic-
tory in overtime. However, the season

topper would have to be the Baby
Blues’ 44-39 victory over Buffalo Gap.
The Bisons suffered their only defeat of
the year at Parry McCluer, as they
made their way toward the district
championship.

Under the strong leadership of
Coach Jerry Bo" Tutt, the squad fluc-
tuated between first and second place
in the district most of the season. How-
ever, a season-ending nose dive killed

any chance of a play-off berth. Three “Ss ae ; . a Taking the ball inside for a short jumper, Greg

players were notable throughout the [x_n A o & A Bartley shoots over his»Buffalo Gap defender.
i y / i The previously unbi met their match

season, and accompanied the varsity , ; Po ; ; yes 44.39.

squad during tournament action. The
lane leader, playing at the center spot,
was Rob Fabrizio, who was vital to
both defense and offense in controlling
the boards. He was a dominating re-
bounder and at times displayed good
inside moves. David’ Smith proved to
have good hands, quickness, and an
outstanding leaping ability. The floor
leader Greg Bartley had a nice soft
touch from outside and was an ex-
cellent ball handler.

40 J.V. boys’ basketball

Jjaads dwihalsa

Working toward a victory, Danny Campbell goes : a @ fast break, D
up against his Wilson Memorial opponent. The i - P jump shot. A
Baby Blues came out on top 46-42. ; . tial half-ti

for a §7-52 victor

™

Working a play, Danny Campbell drives around..
a James River player. The Little Blues dropped a
tough game 51-49. & 2% .

goes up for a 10-
Baby Blues had a
Bgton came back

J.V. boys’ basketball

Ha@Giona) Snaimys

Although the grapplers got off to a
slow start, they ended the season with
their best record in four years of wres-
tling competition, accumulating 8 wins
and only 4 losses. The grapplers
dropped their first two season matches
to Liberty and Lord Botetourt, but soon
settled down with three devastating
victories over AA schools. However,
they fell into a mid-season slump and
lost two matches against Harrisonburg
and William Byrd. But, Coach Ellison,
assisted by Marshall Hamilton,
snapped the team back into winning
form, as they won their last four
matches. The last two wins were most
impressive as both were close, hard-
fought matches against Brookville and
E.C. Glass. Brookville became the AA
state champions and E.C. Glass, in
AAA competition, placed second in
their region.

In tournament action, the team mir-
rored the previous year's record. In the
Wé&L Invitational Tournament, the Blues
outscored seven AA schools and one
other A school to take first place for
the second straight year. In the re-
gional and state tournaments, they re-
peated their previous standings of sec-
ond and third, respectively. A scoring
error awarded the regional champion-
ship to the Blues. However, after two
missing points were located the trophy
was rightfully awarded to. Strasburg
who edged the Blues 146-1442. Never-
theless, all twelve of the team members
qualified for state competition. Parry
McCluer made a strong bid in the state
competition by securing third place
with 90 points compared to Strasburg’s
93 points and Brentsville’s 98% points.

Several individual team members
had outstanding seasons. Senior Timmy
Beverly was named most valuable
wrestler in the W&L tournament and
captured first place in state com-
petition. Mitch Hoeppner also took a
first place in the state tournament.

A preliminary squad composed of
eighth graders compiled an impressive
10-2 record cs they learned basic -tech-
niques of the sport.

Losses
Liberty

eds Lord Botetour
icCluer Turner Ashby

Robert E. Lee

Waynesboro
Harrisonburg

James River

William Byrd
© Lexington

Robert E. lee

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added f6 the landslide 40-6 victo ’
River.

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thé advantage. This match was ¢rucial to the fi-
nal outcome as the Blues crqiledaby Broo

9-23, ee ;

Wearing his opponent down, Timmy Beverly oe ae - |. preliminary match, Rock Martin gains valu-
struggles toward defeating Shaferkoetter of ~ a able experier r varsity wrestling. This match
Brookville, who had not been defeated in two ay : ie another victory to the preliminary squad's
seasons. The Blues came out on top 30-23. © : ce

Wrestling 43

4929998 sehaduis

The varsity volleyball team com-
pleted its year with a meager 4-5 win-
loss record. Two crucial back-to-back
losses to James River, followed by a
major loss to Natural Bridge finale-ed
the season. Both matches with Clifton
Forge proved to be cliff-hangers, being
the only two during the whole season
to go into a third game tie-breaker.
The j.v. squad did not fare quite as well
in competition as it compiled a rather
dismal one win and six losses. But, with
Coach Mary Moore just in her first
year at Parry McCluer, there is no-
where for the j.v. squad to go but up,
and actually both of the Lady Blues’
volleyball squads should prove rather
impressive in years to follow.

Team leadership in the varsity ranks
was provided by captain Rita Carter
and co-captain Rebecca Lyle. A sur-
prising player was Kim Chittum, who
had a knack for placing the ball across
the net just out of the reach of oppos-
ing teammates. Another outstanding
player was Leatrice Martin, who uti-
lized her height for spiking, which
made her devastating on the front line.
The j.v. squad was led by Terrie
McDaniel and Beth Rivers.

Even though the overall records of
both squads do not appear too impres-
sive in writing, there is actually no sta-
tistical means of recording the true sig-
nificance of the entire season. The girls’
athletic program continued to grow as
the schedule was the longest in the
four-year history of volleyball.

The team ended its season's activi-
ties by playing a charity match against
the female faculty members. The pro-
ceeds from the FBLA-backed project
went to the March of Dimes.

Standing in deep concentration, Rita Carter

awaits the serve which will begin the next volley.

A The Lady Blues went on to win this match against
Covington 15-10; 15-13.

44 Volleyball

ja 4 yoars

aoe * ,
Up near the net, leatrice Martin executes a Getting. into position for a mid-€ourt retyrn, Beth
backhand volleys as Rebecca Lyle moves in to i Rivers turns both wrists flat open, to niiithe ball
assist. A oe s : PSqQuarely. The jv. squad lost this a fgainst
swRiver 15-7; 15-1. :

Mary Lou

Bis “shake hands with

Volleyball

Side ve8s spur

nce district medalist

46 Golf

TMNDPOVEeEMEnS

the most experienced team in the
school’s history, began its season in a
rather dismal manner. Under the lead-
ership of Mr. Ward Lockett, the team
had no formal coaching. Most prac-
tices were no more than a casual nine
holes, with an occasional small side
bet in each foursome providing pres-
sure for improvement.

The first match of the year was with
the previous district and regional
champs, Fort Defiance, at Ingleside.
The two Hoeppner brothers, Mitch and
Brian, turned in two respectable scores
in the 80's, but the match fell to Fort
when Clyde Martin and Eugene Wil-
liams came in with a pair of 99's, while
the rest of the team broke into triple
figures.

This slack play was typical through-
out the entire regular season, as in al-
most every match someone felt the
urge to “blow up.”’ The team won only
4 out of 9 matches, two of them to a
push-over James River team. The other
two season victories came over Buffalo
Gap at Gypsy Hill Country Club and
over Fort Defiance at Lexington Coun-
try Club.

However, in the district tournament
held at the Lower Cascades, the team
buckled down and showed its experi-
ence, as it placed a firm second behind
a very strong Stuarts Draft team. This
second place entitled the team to
travel to the Region C tournament held
at Marion Country Club in Marion,
where the Blues ended their season
with a fourth place finish.

After recording an 8 on the last par 3, Eugene
Williams decides to check the distances before
hitting his next shot.

On the porch of the LowerCascades Club, the
feam anticipates the announcement of its placing
runner-up in the district. The members are:
Frankie Rader, Mitch Hoeppner, Eugene Wil-
liams, Coach Ward Lockett, Stuarts Draft team
member Jeff Shipe, and Clyde Martin.

Golf 47

FOUR SIUQVSPS Va

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“stance: in the game against Bath ‘County. With: a
batting average of .477, Thompson led the t Pat
offensively. be

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48 Baseball

Although many coaches casually re-
(o) | fer to their teams as young, Coach
Ra “Chick” Crawford actually meant it. In

his seventeenth year of coaching and
his first year with the baseball program
at Parry McCluer, he had a team with
only two seniors and many soph-
omores and freshmen.

Pre-season practice brought opti-
mism as Crawford stated that even
though the squad was under a great
deal of pressure because of its youth,
he felt the team would improve during
the year as everyone was Willing to
work hard.

However, when the team managed
to win only one of its first eight games,
the optimistic outlook faded. Then
hopes were brightened as the squad
entered a winning streak, collecting
five straight victories.

Fans crowded the stands as the
team began to win. The baseball dia-

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Parry McCluer..16 Covington Boys f field when baseball and track sched-

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Beers McC luee3 en ee ules created conflicts, and the new lo-

Parry McCluer....] Fort Defiance..... cation behind the school was. ex-

Parry McCluer....2 Wilson Memorial. be, tremely convenient for students as they

Parry McCluer....3 Lexington........0.. . - ;

Ban oideeibers.Z Res kbvittige.se. i ‘, watched the team continue to chalk up

ParryMcCluer...:7 Bath County". : a! eS wins. However, success ebbed as the
« _* Parry McCluer....9 Covington Boys Home ..f. { f squad closed its season with three

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PaMuaaetahs er 4 maintained a strong pitching staff with

senior Sidney Smith and sophomore
Greg Bartley. Bartley showed out-
standing ability as he was credited
with four of the six wins.

Bartley along with three other play-
ers also showed promise at the plate
by obtaining a batting average over
400. The other sluggers were juniors
Paul Thompson, B.B. Manuel, and
sophomore Hans Mohler.

Even though the baseball team did

not claim a winning record, the young

players developed versatility by play-
ing different positions throughout the
season.

Deep concentration occupies Greg Bartley as he
awaits his turn at the plate against district foe
Bath County. The Chargers were defeated 7-3 as
the Blues began a mid-season winning streak

Baseball 49

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The follow-through ends Roy Patterson's success-
ful throw in the shot put against district foes in a
multi-meet. The Blues edged Fort Defiance and
Buffalo Gap to place second behind Riverheads.

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Headed toward victory, John Dyer succes hy were interested in cross country, the
the

clears another hurdle in the 60 yard highs an track season did not begin in early fall
state track meet. Dyer was the lone scorermfor % s

the Blues as they took seventh place.

When the season finally opened with

nee indoor track, interest remained min-
imal. The team placed second and
third in multi-meets, but never earned
the top position. Throughout the season
the squad depended on senior John

Dyer, who scored all but eight of the

team's points in the regional meet and
was the lone scorer in the state meet.
Dyer with two first place medals led
the indoor squad to a close seventh-
place finish in the state, after guiding
them to a third in the district and re-
gional meets.

The subdued interest in track was
not as evident in spring competition.
With nine returning lettermen, Coach

W.D. Ward had reserved expectations
as he commented, “We won't be on

the bottom, but we won't be on the top
The run-through in the pole vault gives Tommy
Patterson the speed to clear the 8' mark in the

district meet as teammate Troy Royer looks on. e 2 PO corer member started out slowly with poor
The..Blues earned a third place finish in the meet : weather conditions disrupting several

either."’ The team with only one senior

practices. Despite adverse factors, the
team captured fifth in the district and
regional meets, and eighth in the state.

John Dyer continued his outstanding
track career by taking three first places
in the regional meet. He was sup-
ported by Perry Knight and Adrian
Wade who had fourth and fifth places
in their respective events. In state com-
petition, Dyer put on another brilliant
performance taking a first and a sec-
ond while Wade surprised everyone

by placing fourth in the mile.

As the moderately successful season
closed, Coach Ward was honored at
the Awards Assembly. He received a
standing ovation from the student body
for his contributions to track, as he
stepped down from coaching after
seven years.

Qualifying for the finals, sophomore Perry Knight

records his best time ever for the 220 yard dash
in the Buena Vista Relays

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In its second year, the girls’ track
program continued to build with the
team's schedule increasing from four to
eight meets, featuring three contests at
other schools. In the initial year of girls’
track, the team had traveled in cars to
away meets. But, progress marked the
team's second year as a bus was pro-
vided for travel.

The team remained winless for its
second straight year, but strengthened
with a tie against Clifton Forge high-
lighting the season. Although the team
did not experience a winning season,
one member excelled in her first year
of participation by qualifying for both
regional and state competitions. Lisa
Johnson collected a season's total of
652 points competing in several events.
She placed fourth in the regionals in
her best event, the 80 yard low hurdles
and had third in the state wrapped up
until she tripped on the last hurdle.

Under the leadership of Miss Cy-
nthia Reid, the team's membership
grew to twenty-one girls. Like other
athletic rosters, the list of track partici-
pants was dominated by inexperienced
underclassmen. The squad consisted of
13 freshmen, 5 sophomores, and 3 ju-
niors, with no seniors on the team.

Coach Kerry Camper and the boys
track team worked with the girls
throughout the season developing skills
for both track and field competitions.
The guys also assisted with keeping
records and timing at home meets and
at the regional meet which Parry
McCluer hosted.

The second season of girls’ track
was characterized by progress—a
longer schedule, available trans-
portation, and an entry for regional

and state meets. However, the first win
remained a goal unattained.

In her specialty, Lisa Johnson takes first in the 80
yard hurdles at the last home meet against Buf-
falo Gap and Wilson Memorial

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54 Work and play

An overwhelming scream from Gail Brown
ends a cheer, as the varsity cheerleaders kick
off the football season at the Opening Day
Assembly.

HARI ir PHL ALY

The mainstay of successful orga-
nizations was the spirit of interested
students. However, the number of
clubs which began the year was so
immense that involvement was
spread thinly, and several organiza-
tions became inactive. While the
Pep Club, Library Club, and Junior
Red Cross faded, the Hi-Y reap-
peared. Other organizations, in-
cluding the SCA, were hindered by
the lack of time students were able

to render.
The large number of inactive

clubs adversely affected the active
ones. Conflicting money-making
projects hindered sales, and often
resulted in little or no profit.

Financial burden was the major
concern of several groups, including
the yearbook and newspaper staffs.
While the yearbook staff conquered
its foe, the newspaper staff was not
able to produce a_ single
publication.

Along with the clubs, academics

‘also underwent changes. Because

of dwindling interest, the distributive
education program experienced its
last year of existence, while the col-
lege psychology course gained
popularity. Curriculum changes also
resulted from the Responding series
controversy.

While students lost interest in
some phases of school life, spirit
was rekindled in other areas. Ger-
man classes were filled to the brim
and Spanish classes gained
momentum.

As the interests of students
changed, the organizations and cur-
riculum bent to meet the needs of
the spirited youth.

Picture day meant carrying uniform bags to
school and changing in the bathrooms.
Randy Gatzke helps Annie Cash adjust the
strap on her hat.

America’s past is represented in various repli-
cas of architecture, built by the eleventh-
grade history students.

A German dinner sponsored by the Foreign
Language Club is enjoyed by students and
their parents, while the admission fee
boosted the fund for foreign travel.

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interested

Newly installed president Garry Kidd
presents Lem Byers with a symbol of his SCA
office at the SCA spring assembly. The new
officers were Garry Kidd, Mike Bailey, Patti
Ayres, Mark Adams, Lem Byers, and Lucinda
Breeden.

Composed of a representative
and an alternate from each home-
room, the Student Cooperative As-
sociation was the largest club in the
school, but often held meetings with
less than fifteen members present.
This lack of participation hampered
the SCA throughout the year.

The enthusiasm over the annual
Magazine Drive lessened, despite
incentives such as prizes, class com-
petition, and the mystery student
sweepstakes. The. entire student
body was urged to participate in
the drive, but only a few actively
sought subscriptions. As a result of
the minimal participation, the profit
was only $600, a disappointing sum
_compared to those of previous
years.

A successful SCA project was the
selling of nabs and other snack
items during relaxation period each
morning. The nab sales netted a
considerable profit and provided
students with snacks for the mid-
morning break.

The lunchroom survey compi
~ gave students a voice in m
ing first lunch dra Ce
Sharon Richardgon, and Richie.
™Nize over a lundiroom meal.

Selling nabs during relaxation period was
one of the SCA's student services and also
was a moneymaking project. Lem Byers and
Betty Teague sell a snack to Steve

“

Top salesman of the Magazine Drive for the

third consecutive year, senior Paul Magann
receives his prize check from SCA president
John Dyer. Old business does not hold the in-
terest of SCA members Debby Harris, Patti
Ayres, Dean Fox, and Paula Meade. Mrs
Betty Teague, SCA sponsor, voices her opin-
ion on the library rules under discussion

The work of the lunchroom com-
mittee was one success of the SCA.
Continual complaints about menus
led to a student survey and meet-
ings with the principal, the superin-
tendent, and the lunchroom super-
visor. Minor changes, such as the
replacement of rolls with standard
hamburger buns, the elimination of
greasy pizza, and the more bal-
anced selection of menu items re-
sulted from these meetings. But,
even these few changes surpassed
the accomplishments of similar com-
mittees in past years.

The most unique facet of the SCA
year involved the selection of new
officers. The excitement of cam-
paign week with its posters, vote so-
liciting, and campaign speeches
was bypassed, as for the first time in
the club's history only one person
sought each office. Subsequently,
the new officers were installed with-
Out the usual election process.

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The members of the FBLA consti-
tuted one of the largest and most
active groups of students in the
school. Along with other members
of the Virginia State Chapter, the
FBLA raised more than $77,000 for
the March of Dimes.

The local chapter surpassed its
goal for the state project by raising
$265 through a volleyball game, a
bingo party, and assemblies in the
elementary schools. The volleyball
game matched the girls’ volleyball
team against the female faculty
members during a morning assem-
bly. At the bingo party both students
and adults played for prizes con-
tributed by area merchants. The as-
semblies, which included a film en-
tiled ‘Jamie’, informed students
about birth defects and closed with
the students giving contributions.

58 FBLA/Business

Tears of joy flow as Debbie Wright takes the
winners walk after being crowned Miss
PMHS.

Enrolled in the Cooperative Education Pro-
gram, senior Felicia Coleman spends her af-

ternoons working in the commandant's office
at VMI.

Several projects, the major one
being the Miss PMHS pageant, pro-
vided funds for the FBLA's needs. A
record-breaking crowd gathered in
the auditorium on March 6 for the
fourth annual Miss PMHS pageant.
The pageant featured 19 girls, spon-
sored by various clubs and busi-
nesses. After 3 phases of com-
petition and a questioning session,
the judges made their final decision.

The winner, who would represent
the high school throughout the year,
was Debbie Wright.

The Miss PMHS pageant, along
with several other projects, financed
field trips and enabled the club to
send members to the regional and
state conventions.

The prerequisite for membership
in the FBLA was enrollment in busi-
ness classes. As well as teaching
students secretarial trades, the busi-
ness department also coordinated
the Cooperative Education Pro-
gram, which allowed the opportu-
nity for work-training.

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CIO

The judges’ final decision is anxiously
awaited by the five finalists in the Miss PMHS
pageant: Patti Ayers, Sharon Lineberry, Trish
Perkins, Yancey Williams, and Debbie
Wright.

The first step in a business education is first-
year typing. Mr. Dick Cash teaches Timmy
Mays, Lisa Ramsey, and Lee White the tech-
niques for a manuscript.

logy

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fade

The library conference room is ideal for small
classes such as the psychology class. The
class includes students and area residents:
Paul Magann, Jane Hughes, Beth Southers,
Linda Dyer, Cindy Page, and Colleen Bailey.
Hot coffee is welcome on a cold night.
Coach Mike Sams warms up with a cup of
coffee from the concession stand operated
by DECA at a home football game

In its final year, the distributive
education program remained lively.
The DECA chapter, comprised of
distributive education students, con-
tinued to operate the concession
stand at football games and to sell
various items such as candy, calen-
dars, and iron-on decals. The group
also carried out a special Bi-
centennial project, publishing a
pamplet about the history of Buena
Vista.

Through the distributive education
program, jobs at area businesses
were obtained for students. How-
ever, Buena Vista's industrial nature
made appropriate jobs difficult to
procure. When jobs became less
available, students began to lose in-
terest in the program. In the spring,
as schedules were completed and
only one student had requested the
class, the decision was made that
distributive education would be
discontinued.

60 DE/Sociology

An elective course, sociology,
also experienced its last year. The
‘class which had been offered on al-
ternate years would be eliminated
along with world cultures, the other
bienniel elective. In its final year,
the sociology group completed a
thorough study of attitudes toward
various Occupations by surveying a
random sample of students. The
class also observed sociology in ac-
tion as they visited the Natural
Bridge Learning Center’

While some courses faded from
the curriculum, other classes were
introduced. A college psychology
course was offered to seniors by
Dabney S. Lancaster Community
College. The class, in its first year,
was aimed not only at the students
but at the entire community. Con-
sisting of six students and two
housewives, the class tackled
projects of various types. One
project on the Patty Hearst case uti-
lized a survey to compare attitudes
of faculty and students.

Another program which devel-
‘oped to meet particular needs was
the special education program. For
the first time, students participated
‘in regularly scheduled English and
history classes as Mrs. Nancy Sny-
der, the new special education in-
Sstructor, served as resource
director.

A work program continued as
students were employed at area
businesses and at a nearby work-
shop. A highlight of the year was a
spring field trip to the colonial Wil-
liamsburg area.

Judges and participants assemble prior to the
district DE competition hosted by the local
chapter

Consumer education includes a field trip to
the downtown area for special education
students and teachers: Doug Cash, Chris
Sanderson, Mrs. Lucille Jenkins, Mrs. Nancy
Snyder, and Jane Sanderson.

Lining up for a picture before leaving for the
Natural Bridge Learning Center are members
of the sociology class. Front: Barry Staton,
Mr. Ken Reed, Tony Morrison Row 2: Boo
Ewald, Karen Wilhelm, Tina Decker, Colleen
Bailey, Lori Austin, Debbie Hite, Peggy Ma-
son, Debby Harris, Gail Harrison Back: Phillip
Henson, Alan Burch, Cindy Hare, Donna
Coleman, Beth Southers, Brenda Phillips

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In early fall, the Future Home-
makers of America introduced itself
to prospective members with an ice
cream party, as the club launched
the
club's monthly programs, a favorite

into an active year. Among

was the demonstrating in sand-
painting where the members experi-
mented with the new art fad. An-
other popular meeting featured a
skit on party planning and con-
cluded with a surprise wedding
shower. for the sponsor, Mrs. Gerri
Pryor.

On several occasions, parents at-
tended meetings with their daugh-
ters. FHA members and their fathers
had dinner “Daddy

Date Night,’ while the annual

together on

“Mother-Daughter Banquet’ in May
concluded the year. Mothers also
shared an evening with their daugh-
ters at a Tupperware party which
raised money for the chapter.
Overall, the club had a produc-
tive year, boasting six degree re-

cipients and a delegate to the State

Conventicn. Other achievements of
the organization included a baby-
sitting service for Parent-Teacher
Conference Days and a dinner pre-

pared for the school board.
64 FHA

Ice cream creations are sampled by FHA
members Susan Wright, Cindy Camper, and
Judy Greene at the first FHA meeting of the

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The printing machine is adjusted by Mark Pat-
terson, as Carson Irvine, Steve Slagle, and
Chris Irvine wait to continue the assignment.

The initial phase of construction is executed
as Dennis Sandidge marks the woodblock
for cutting.

A coconut cake is baked in the new kitchen
by Mrs. Gerri Prvor, Cindy Hare, and Sharon
Lineberry. The home ec. teacher and assis-

fants prepared the dessert for the school
board.

Traditional homemaking skills
comprised the core of the home
economics curriculum. The juniors
and seniors in the third-year home
economics class utilized their culi-
nary skills in giving a tea for the fac-
ulty at Christmas, and in assisting
the FHA with a dinner for the school
board. The home economics depart-
ment, along with the industrial arts
department, featured exploratory
courses for sixth and seventh
graders.

The industrial arts department
had two divisions, shop and commu-
nications. The communications
course, in its third year, continued to
develop into a very popular class.
The students learned printing and
photo processing skills as they prac-
ticed procedures in the classroom.
The students performed many print-
ing tasks for school organizations.
They printed the student handbook
for the SCA, prom invitations for the
Junior Class, and tickets for the
Drama Club.

During relaxation period, couples meet for a
few minutes. Timmy Williams and Jamie
Bradford stand in the hall by the art exhibits.
A pair of clogs is the subject of the drawing
by Susie Hawes which captured a blue rib-
bon in the spring art exhibit.

Coming

clean- up

Company
Inspires

Two organizations which recog-
nized achievement were the Art
Club and the National Honor So-
ciety. While the Art Club acknowl-
edged creative talents, the National
Honor Society recognized scholas-
tic achievement.

The Art Club, along with the art
classes, held several exhibits and
awarded ribbons for outstanding
‘achievement. The winning posters in
a Bicentennial contest were dis-
played in the downtown area as
were other student works. The art
students also displayed their
projects in the library and along the
corridors of the school. Also bright-
ening the corridors were the trash
cans freshly decorated by art
students.

Recognizing scholastic achieve-
ment, the National Honor Society
tapped 32 new members in the
spring. Continuing its past activities,
the club presented honor roll certifi-
cates and awarded a scholarship to
a senior member. Assisting with the
Special Olympics in the fall was a
new service project for the group.

Applying the undercoat, Art Club members

Teresa Cash and Maria Coleman prepare
the hall trash cans for stenciling.

64 Art/NHS

The bicentennial slogan '‘Com-
pany’s Coming" inspired clean-up
campaigns throughout Virginia and
the Hi-Y initiated such a campaign
in Buena Vista. In the fall, the Hi-Y
was reorganized after a year of
non-existence and undertook ‘'Op-
ercion Buena Vista’ as its first
project.

In Spanish ‘buena vista’’ means
“good view" and that was the im-
age that proud Hi-Y'ers wanted the
city to project. Under the leadership
of Spanish teacher Mr. Ron Gravatt,
the club members collected more
than six hundred pounds of glass,
paper, and cans during two Satur-
day campaigns. The campaigns fo-
cused along routes 501] north and 60
east, both major roads leading into
the city. Among the benefits derived
from the project were good exer-
cise, fun, and $13.80 from returnable
bottles and recyclable cans.

The re-established club, along
with Hi-Y groups throughout the
state, participated in Model Gen-
eral Assembly in the spring. With
the help of State Senator Marshall
Coleman, the local group formu-
lated a bill, which was among those
selected for the simulated legislative
session held in Richmond. The bill
limiting individual campaign contri-
butions was presented in the Senate
by M.C. Morris and was passed by
the Senate. Garrett Bain defended
the bill in the House but the constitu-
tionality of the bill was challenged,
bringing about its defeat. Elizabeth
Baldwin also attended MGA as a
member of the House of Delegates.

Newly tapped National Honor Society mem-
bers assemble for recognition at the annual
SCA-NHS joint assembly.

Operadion Buena Vista was a fall project for
the re-established Hi-Y. The Hi-Y members
who picked up trash along the major roads
leading into the city were: Front: Jim Hol-
laday, Perry Knight, Travis Hill, “Nug’ Hick-
man Back: Timmy Chittum, Winston Hite,
Chris Fauber, Nick Harris.

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The Foreign Language Depart-
ment included studies in German,
Spanish and French. German
classes ranged from first to fourth
year, with the advanced classes
studying literature written in the lan-
guage and holding classes in which
no English was spoken. Before
Christmas, all German students
learned German Christmas carols
and spent several class periods
singing. French and Spanish classes
also learned songs in their lan-
guage and their voices often filled
the hallways. Spanish classes
played Spanish bingo which_ in-
creased vocabulary skills in a way
which broke the regular routine.

The three divisions of the depart-
ment worked together, encouraging
interest in other countries and the
cultures of the people in those
countries.

Foreign travel was a major achievement of
the Foreign Language Department as trips to
Europe and Canada were made by several
students.

Last minute preparations are made as Mr.
Ron Gravatt opens drinks for the Spanish
dinner. Even though the menu was Spanish,
the beverage was very American.

66 Foreign Language

‘‘Loteria,’’ Spanish bingo, provides a unique
and fun way to learn vocabulary for second-
year Spanish students. Debby. Harris, Blair

Sollenberger, Randy. Gatzke, Eyde Huffman,
snd Mark Adams.

Spiced potatoes, the vegetable for the Ger-
man dinner, is prepared in the, home eco-
nomics kitchen. Eugene Williams adjusts the
stove, while Andy Ogden and Mr. Ken Reed
look over the recipe

Bribery was used by the Foreign
Language Club to increase partici-
pation. The Spanish and German
members prepared and served din-
ners, including foods representative
of the country which spoke their lan-
guage. Attendance at the dinners,
which were for profit, was the pre-
requisite for participation in the field
trip to King's Dominion.

Although this field trip was the
only traveling activity in which the
entire club participated, foreign
travel was offered to interested indi-
viduals. During Easter Vacation, Tim
Vest, Ronald Cash, and Bruce
Phelps, traveled to Europe, where
they viewed the highlights of sev-
eral major cities and countries.
Elizabeth Baldwin and Nancy
Greene traveled with French
teacher Ron Gravatt to Montreal,
Canada where they experienced
contact with the language they

were studying.

Fondue was the appetizer’at the German __
dinner. Mike Dennis dips into the bowl, while

Howe sand Pam Sand-
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Under the new airection ot Miss
Lynne Alvine, the Drama Club
pulled together its available talent
and used its resourcefulness to ex-
perience a very productive and sat-
isfying year. Their first performance
was presented at the Constitution
Day Assembly. This humorous pro-
duction, entitled ‘Bicentennial
Minutes" was written by two. stu-
dents, M.C. Morris and Sheba Law-
horne, in such a way that every
member had an active role on
stage.

After Miss Alvine had completed
coaching girls’ basketball, she con-
centrated her efforts on the winter
production of “An Evening of Melo-
drama’, which turned out to be the
real old-fashioned, ‘‘true-blue good
guy versus the sneering, cape-clad
bad guy” melodrama. Even though
the set completely collapsed during
dress rehearsal, it was rebuilt in
time to provide the villain-booing,
hero-cheering public with an enter-
taining evening.

At the time of publication, plans
were still being made for a big
spring production.

Final preparation for the one-act play festival
includes a presentation of “Trifles” at a stu-
dent body assembly. The performers are
Jane Radick, Eugene Williams, Mark Adams
and M.C. Morris.

Opening the mascara, Ellen Radick calmly
prepares to put the final touches on her sister
Jane's makeup.

In competition the Drama Club
and the forensics team fared well.
Even though there were only five fo-
rensics participants, Parry McCluer
managed to earn two awards in
district competition. Lem Byers re-
ceived a third place in poetry and
M.C. Morris received a second
place, also in poetry. The second
place enabled M.C. to advance into
regional competition where she re-
ceived a third place.

At the district one-act play festi-
val held at Bridgewater College,
Parry McCluer's entry, the dramatic
play ‘Trifles’, received a rating of
excellent. An interesting feature of
the production was that the set had

to be highly mobile and therefore
most of it was constructed from
cardboard boxes.

A waxed moustache give Tom Robison a genuine villainous appear-
ance as he tells Lucy Rowsey, the schoolmarm, of his. sinister
intentions.
A waxed moustache gives Tom Robison a genuine villainous appear-
ance as he tells Lucy Rowsey, the schoolmarm, of his sinister
intentions.

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Mythology inspires Miss Lynne Alvine’s dra-
matic flair as she portrays Ulysses for the se-
nior English classes.

Future plans are in question as senior Joe
Gearhart confers with guidance counselor,
Mrs. Mary Frances Burks.

Controversy and concern were
the determining factors in the devel-
opment of new programs in the
English department. Programs had
to be rerouted for students whose
parents would not sign forms giving
them permission to continue use of
the Responding series. A con-
troversy concerning the books had
developed the previous year caus-
ing parents to violently oppose use
of the series.

An _ intensive reading program
was started for the eighth graders
because public concern had re-
sulted from low standardized test
scores. With the help of a reading
specialist from VCU, the program
grew into a competition between
students, as well as, a method of
developing mental and vocal skills.
Charts were kept as each student
read as many books as possible in

the attempt to improve reading
skills.

70 English/Guidance

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Examining the reading charts, Larry Moore
and Kenney Camden check their progress in
the eighth-grade reading competition.

Career paper possibilities are discussed by
juniors Tim Vest and Adrian Wade during a
workday in English class.

Through more intensive curricu-
lum study the English department
was able to utilize the quarter sys-
tem adopted by the school system
in 1973. Each quarter was made into
a separate, unique unit of study at
each grade level, voiding the possi-
bility of repetition of the same topics
every year.

Traditional programs were also
continued as the juniors wrote ca-
reer papers to learn the techniques
used in advanced composition.
Continuing to take advantage of ac-
tivities at area colleges, interested
seniors attended ‘‘The Birds,” a play
performed by the W&L Troubadour
Theatre.

The guidance staff continued to
work closely with the English de-
partment in utilizing the quarter sys-
tem. Mrs. Mary Frances Burks and
Mrs. Margaret Smith made up the
department which performed the
usual guidance functions, sponsored
Career Day and College Night,
and also coordinated the activities
of the SODA and SAS.

After Career Day presentations, guidance
secretary Judy Cash serves coffee to city
Sheriff Jim Burch, who spoke on law enforce-
ment careers.

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fy values

Seventh graders

clar

Demonstrating culinary skills, A Navy cook
fascinates students on Career Day by car-
ving animal figurines from fruits and vegeta-
bles. Students watching the demonstration
are John Mazingo, Mark Wright, Ronald
Cash, and Elizabeth Smoot.

The guidance department placed
emphasis on planning for the future.
In early fall, a College Night was
held for all juniors and seniors in the
area. Representatives from major
Virginia colleges were present to
discuss entrance requirements and
course offerings with students and
their parents.

After Christmas a biennial Career
Day replaced morning classes for
all students. After compiling student
preferences, the guidance depart-
ment scheduled each student for
three thirty-minute programs. Mem-
bers of various professions talked to
students about salaries, educational
requirements, and job opportunities.
A mechanic, a landscaper, a busi-
nessman, and various professionals
were among the speakers.

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Keeping students posted on the week's
events, SAS members Jane Radick and Robin
Hamilton position the letters on the billboard
at the library entrance

individuals
called "Students Associated for Ser-
vice’ assisted the guidance depart-
ment with its activities.

A small group of

They made
signs for College Night and served
as guides for both College Night
and Career Day. The SAS also dec-
orated the school's Christmas tree
in the library and kept the school
bulletin board up-to-date.

The guidance department also
the
“Student Organization for the De-
velopment of Attitudes’. In its third
year, SODA, under the auspices of
the Rockbridge Mental Health Asso-
ciation,

coordinated the activities of

had eight student partici-
pants. After two weekends of in-

tensive training in values
clarification, the students worked in
with dis-

cussing values twice each month.

pairs seventh graders

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Excitement was aroused as the
Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck
were viewed on T.V. and as daily
discussions centered on the events.
Special projects on various aspects
of the Olympics were completed by
physical education students. Topics
for the projects included problems
with
meaning of Olympic symbols, and

judging and officiating, the

the concept of amateurism in the
Olympics. Students became familiar
with the accomplishments of Ameri-
can athletes such as Sheila Young,
Dorothy Hamill and Bill Koch, as
well as those of European athletes
such as Franz Klammer.

In addition to the, vicarious learn-
ing experience of the Olympics, stu-
dents encountered various sports
first-hand. Recent additions to the
standard PE program included arch-
ery, swimming, tennis, and coedu-
cational square dancing. The gym-
nastics program received its public
debut as demonstrations
presented for

were
parents at the
school's open house in April.

In addition to the
courses for eighth

required
tenth
grades, the PE department offered
an elective for juniors and seniors.

through

The coeducational gym class was

A sudden jolt awaits David Holladay-a
experiences the Simulated 20 mphécrash.

‘

A thirsty crowd is anticipated by Paul Thomp-
son as he opens another Pepsi. The Mono-
gram Club operates the concession stand at
basketball games.

Basketball skills are perfected by freshman
Lee Bradford as she practices passing in sev-
enth period PE class.

very popular with athletes attempt-
ing to stay in shape.

Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill, at age
19, caught everyone's attention with her fig-
ure skating in the Winter Olympics.

Not a calamity victim, Camilla McDaniel is
bandaged by Mrs. Joan Emmer in a first-aid
demonstration.

The physical education depart-
ment had a dual role. In addition to
teaching athletic skills, the curricu-
lum included health, first aid, and
driver's education. The drivers’ edu-
cation program experienced diffi-
culties in scheduling as coaches
taught behind-the-wheel
The students who needed seven
hours of instruction found them-
selves rising at 6 a.m. on school
mornings and often on Saturdays as

training.

well. The early morning hours were
necessary to avoid conflict with the
coaches’ practice schedules. As the
year ended, many sophomores
were still waiting for their turn.
Associated with the Health and
PE Department were the Fellowship
of Christian Athletes and the Mono-
gram Club. The FCA’s main respon-
sibility was leading prayer at ath-
letic events and assemblies, while
the Monogram Club operated the

concession stand at basketball

games. The Monogram Club also
sold knit hats in the school colors,
blue and white. As the club spread
spirit in both the high school and the
elementary school with the hat
sales, the Pep Club failed in its ef-
forts to promote spirit. A lack of in-
terest and an inconsistent member-
ship found the club fading away.

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Red

The beginning of the cheer-
leading year was marked with
floods of tears. In May, tryouts
ended when the judges, consisting
of senior cheerleaders, a male and
female faculty member, and area
cheerleading sponsors, selected
nine varsity and eight j.v. cheer-
leaders from a group of approxi-
mately sixty girls. When the names
of the new cheerleaders were
posted, the tears began—tears of
joy and tears of disappointment.

For the first time, the cheer-
leaders attended a summer camp
sponsored by the National Cheer-
leading Association. They received
four blue ribbons and a ‘‘superior"”’
team rating while learning new
chants and cheers, including ‘Get
on the Good Foot".

Throughout the school year, the
squad planned activities to inspire
spirit, such as “Spirit Week" and
pep rallies. To cover their expenses,
such as those for homecoming and
team parties, they continued their
annual carnation sales for Valen-
tine’s Day , Buyers were given the
choice of red ones meaning ‘| Love
You", pink ones meaning “'l Like
You", and white ones meaning
“You're nice."’ The project was a fi-
nancial success, as they sold over
300 carnations.

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der: furns cheering

After dropping her pom-poms, Joy Henson
concludes a cheer with a split jump during a
timeout at the Highlandbasketball..game..__
The Blues pulverized the Rams 88-55.

sity cheerleaders at th basketball

game against Fort Defiance. The Blues were
© downed 56-3).

Trying to control her emotions, Emily Teague
can only watch as the Baby Blues suffer their
only loss of the season to Riverheads 12-0.

Cheerleaders 77

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The bump performed by Carolyn Hedrick
and Dean Fox wins the dance contest at the
sockhop concluding yearbook sales. Jerry
Nuckols and Debbie Floyd relax while Darby

Lawhorne, WREL disc jockey, presents an al-
bum to the winners.

The comb has had its last chance as Mr. Bill
Boswell makes last minutes adjustments be-
fore taking Deanna Meade’s school picture.

Collecting money takes priority over checking

the approved date list, as Ms. Janet Hedrick

oversees the Parrimac sockhop. Andy Ogden,

~.. editor, checks the™names of yearbook pur-

chasers who reG@ived a discount on admis-
ile Eyde Huffman. stomps hands.

’ Bis:

The opening of school found the
yearbook staff with a $1500 debt,
150 leftover yearbooks, an inexperi-
enced staff, and a new advisor. To
begin their long struggle, the group
organized a strong sales campaign,
using the slogan "Smile if you've got
one.” The two-week campaign be-
gan with an assembly and ended
with a sockhop where admission
discounts were given to those who
had ordered yearbooks. As the
campaign closed, 380 Parrimacs had
been sold, doubling the previous
year's sales and making financial
recovery a possibility.

Continuing on the road to finan-
cial recovery, the staff introduced
two new moneymaking ideas. Dur-
ing the week preceding home:
coming, over 1200 blue and white
paper links were sold. At the home-
coming pep rally, the chain of links,
which circled the gymnasium, was
presented to the cheerleaders. An-
other new project, which continued
throughout the year, was selling
freshly baked doughnuts twice

Financial recovergepié monthly.

cessful doughnut § Even though much time was spent
ods twice ea

change, while ;
and doughnut for actual yearbook construction. In

ardis, Chris Ir October, thirteen students attended

> gags the VHSL Publications Workshop in
oe Charlottesville, where their training
began. On-the-job training contin-
ved as the Parrimac took a form dif-

raising money, the staff did find time

ferent from that of its predecessors.
The staff for the first time utilized
acetate lettering, coaches’ inter-
views and various surveys to pro-
vide better coverage of school
activities.

Although the yearbook overcame
its financial burden, the newspaper
could not survive another year of fi-
nancial loss. An attempt was made
to cut the cost of outside printing by
taking the task of the school commu-
nications department. One copy of
the Vista was prepared, but suc-
cumbed to difficulties in the printing
stage of publication. Even though no
printed copy of the newspaper ever
reached the students, the Vista staff
did gather and present the school
news on the WREL Lions’ Day

Identification of wrestling pictures is made by
Andy Ogden as Coach Dave Ellison assists
her. In the background, Ms. Hedrick and broadcast.

Renee Stinnett work on ads.

sutfers

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Local favor
compet

The band remained ‘the local fa-
vorite at high school and college
halftimes. However, unlike previous
years, the group suffered in com-
petition. Show preparation began
in mid-August, and when com-
pleted, the band. performed their
standard show at various halftimes
throughout the area with highlights
being the W&L Homecoming and
the VMI-Citadel game.

In competition at the Lynchburg
Classic Marching Contest, the
judges literally picked the band’s
show to bits and handed the ‘Pride
of the Commonwealth" a_ humili-
ating last-place finish.

Undaunted, outside help was
brought in and the show was com-
pletely reworked for competition at
the DeSoto Festival in Bradenton,
Florida. However, even after months
of preparation, the band did not
fare as well as expected.

At last, that elusive success was
grasped as the band took top hon-
ors over 33 participating bands in
the Vinton Dogwood Festival Pa-
rade. Parade competitions at the
Harrisonburg Poultry Festival and
the W & L Mock Election completed
the Marching Blues’ vear

Pro’ Ye. if n | ee 4 as

the Miss PMHS pageant, the chorus perto

one of several numbers. The members of the

group ar Kathy rd Nor Wood,
c

Mari¢ Austin, €amilles anjel, Kafe Rice,
Crystal Acevegia, Daitin Gesell, arf Steve
McCormic beh ae ee.

“Jingle Bells Fantasy"’ is performed by the
band at the Christmas Assembly for the stu-
dent body. The saxophone section includes
Jeff Kerr, Paula Meade, Frankie Rader, and
Lori Thompson.

The concert band had nine mem-
bers to attend the Rockbridge All-
County Band and three of these ad-
vanced to District V All-Regional
Band. Tim Williams and Sheba Law-
horne were placed in the concert
band, while Eugene Williams was
placed in the symphonic band.

The entire music department was
under new leadership which auto-
matically prescribed a few minor
changes. But, overall the music pro-
gram continued unaltered from pre-
vious years.

The chorus and concert band
provided the student body with their
traditional Christmas concert. Also,
the concert band provided a spring
concert focused on the
“newer” in contemporary

which
sounds
music, and the chorus performed
between phases of the Miss PMHS
, pageant.

Before being forced off the field by the return-
ing football teams, Ricky Blevins plays the
drums as the Marching Blues present their
first halftime field show at the Rockbridge
game.

A humorous rendition of a traditional Christ-
mas tune is presented by the chorus at the
Christmas assembly. Singing “The Twelve
Days after Christmas" are: Front: Camilla
McDaniel, Steve McCormick, Mike Painter
Row 2: Dawn Gessell, Crystal Acevedo Back:
Marie Austin, Norma Wood, Cindy Lowe.

A live braodcast on WREL encourages citi-
zens to donate funds for the band's trip to
Florida. Disc jockey Bill Emma adjusts the
turntable while Mayor Shuler Kizer corners
Wayne Fitzgerald.

Caravan to the
Sunshine State

Grinning ear-to-ear, drum majors, Jane Ann
Flesher and Mark Adams pose with their
fourth-place trophy.

A bottle of “Herbal Essence’’ shampoo sub-
stitutes for bottles of previous band trips as
Billy Tolley, Eugene Williams, Randy Gatzke,
and Mark Adams clown for the camera.

Even though the band's trip to
Pasadena, California to participate
in the Rose Bowl never materi-
alized, an adequate substitute was
provided. Plans for the Marching
Blues’ trip to the Desoto Festival in
Bradenton, Florida began early in
the fall. The Band Boosters tackled
the financial problem and_ spon-
sored countless fund-raising events,
including a country and western tal-
ent show.

Along with the boosters, others
aided the band in various ways. The
Carpet Outlet donated a portion of
its sales in October, WREL spon-
sored a “radiothon,"’ and Smith's
Transfer emptied a warehouse for
practices during inclement weather.

The long awaited journey be-
came a reality on March 23 at 4
a.m. when a caravan of buses left
for the Sunshine State.

Late the first afternoon, the group
of tired students and chaperones
stopped in Jonesboro, Georgia
where they apprehensively un-
loaded to spend the night with
members of the Jonesboro ‘High
School Band.

The remaining miles of the jour- lost. Nevertheless, the entire group
ney were plagued with mishaps. arrived safely in Bradenton late that
Bus 2 appeared jinxed as it ran _ night.
out of gas, had a flat tire, and got

The temperature was soaring and
the students were caught in a con-
tinous string of activities. From
Thursday morning on the practice
field until Saturday night in the
Grand Parade, a hectic schedule
governed the lives of everyone. A
Friday night shopping spree and a
Saturday morning beach party pro-
vided the only relief from the de-
manding itinerary, aside from an
occasional welcomed meal. Usually
mealtime meant McDonald's except
for the trip to the Picadilly Cafeteria
where the boosters treated the
members of the group.

A feeling of satisfaction filled the
members of the group as they per-
formed in both field show and pa-
rade competitions. However, the
decisions of the judges ripped the
satisfaction away and replaced it
with disappointment and frustration.
One consolation was the fourth-
place finish of the drum maiors.

The end of the Grand Parade on
Saturday night brought mass con-
fusion as various reactions to heat
and exhaustion required medical
aid. With several students hospi-
talized, the journey home was post-
poned and the court house pro-
vided housing for the final night's
Stay.

After a week of travel and excite-
ment, the weary troop was wel-
comed back by a cold rain, so alien
to the sunshine of Florida.

The follow-up of the trip did not
include mass suspension of students
from school as in past years, but
was filled with praise for student
conduct.

Color guard members shiver on the corner of
Magnolia Avenue and 21st Street during the
WREL "“radiothon."

After a short practice, Andy Ogden, Eugene
Williams, Denise Greene, and Mike Dennis
leaf through the programs describing the
bands in the Desoto Festival.

Enjoying the Florida sun, Eyde Huffman and
Teresa Lewis lounge next to the motel's swim-
ming pool during a rare moment of spare
time.

Band trip 83

Duck

and Donald

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FOO, Contig,

The trend to change to metric
measurement was evident in both
the math and science curriculums as
well as in everyday life. As signs on
the nearby Blue Ridge Parkway
added metric distances along with
the English measurements, students
learned to change miles to kilome-
ters. As the Seven-Up distributors
changed to a liter bottle, students
converted recipes to metric mea-
surements. Learning metric was
made fun through various projects,
films, and games.

Recreational material also made
other types of math easier. Games
such as FOO and Contig helped
with understanding basic opera-
tions. Silly films such as “Donald
Duck in Mathmagic Land" held the
attention of students while also in-
structing them. Projects also proved
a different way of learning as ge-
ometry students made scrapbooks

and seniors explored supplemental

topics such as topology and
probability.

Goggles protect Mrs. Patricia Dove as she

prepares for chemistry lab work with acids
and bases

84 Math/ Science

FIND
THE PERIMETER

Nth roots occupy the minds of students Carl
Lewis, Patti Ayres, Garry Kidd, and Timmy
Williams as they tackle an algebra-trig test
on radicals.

Projects were not only a major
learning tool in mathematics but

| Chemical reactions are recorded by David cisoay cle pevasized a ot a
| Sorrells as Kevin Humphries and Barry Carter classes. In the spring, science stu-
observe characteristics of the reactions. dents completed projects with win-
ners selected at each grade level.

Eighth grade science consisted of
extensive lab work with emphasis of
metric measurement. Biology
classes studied the traditional cur-
riculum along with taking a spring
field trip to Glen Maury Park for bi-
ological observations. The physics
class, with only eight students,
used new textbooks which in-
troduced a projects approach to the
course. Astronomy was a com-
ponent of the physics curriculum for
the first time and was the core of
study during second quarter.

As the science department added
to its curriculum, it eliminated one
phase of its previous program. The
science club was deleted as interest
and participation in the club
subsided.

Math games are a Christmas vacatio
for algebra classes. Mrs. Jennie Floyd #
out papers while Kim Burch and“feresa
enjoy the party.

A holiday project for geometry students is
creating tree ornaments from basic geomet-
ric shapes. The projects are displayed on the
classroom door.

Taking notes keeps biology students Debbie
Cash, Kim Burch, Teresa Davis, and Donna
Moore moderately busy as they prepare for
their field trip to Glen Maury Park.

Math/Science 85

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central

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Replicas of buildings throughout America’s
history dominate the history projects in the li-
brary. Alvin Rivers looks over the projects
done by the juniors.

With a voting booth outside the auditorium,
the actual election took place at the school
along with mock elections in government
classes.

In the aftermath of Watergate,
politics remained a central issue. A
group of selected juniors and se-
niors attended an honors course en-
titted ‘Seminars in Practical Polli-
tics.’ The class, sponsored by Mr.
Harry Wolfe, met with a different
speaker each week. The speakers,
who ranged from a labor official to
a state senator, discussed their
views in politics and were usually
subjected to a critical question-and-
answer session by the students.

The students in the honors course
were not the only ones concerned
with politics. National issues such as
bussing and unemployment were
discussed as presidential cam-
paigns and primaries filled the
headlines. Closer to home, a 5% cut
in state funds for education brought
the threat of cutting teachers’ sala-
ries in the city. In April, local politics
erupted as the city manager, Har-
old Gesell, was dismissed by the
city council after several months of
rising tension.

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‘in politics.

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¥ A cold, windy day finds Mark Wright, Jane
Radick, and Trevania Fitzgerald in Staunton
on a history field trip to see the movie “Spirit
of 1776."

Rhetoric is the topic for John Sullivan of UVA
as he speaks to the Honors Course.

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on 5 ie SIS ec |

Both juniors and seniors devel-
oped political awareness at all lev-
els of government. Political uphea-
val in local the
campaigning of government teacher
W.D. Ward for city council
prompted numerous seniors to reg-
ister to vote. Seniors also were in-
terested in state affairs. When dis-
cussing the General Assembly, they
were visited by Representative
“Bunny” Gunn.

Meanwhile, juniors looked at na-
tional

government and

and _ international

concerns.
Stephan Moore, Darrell Painter, and
Keith Hickman attended a Mock
United Nations Convention at VMI
in the spring. Representing Italy, the
juniors discussed world problems
such as food shortage and the
Middle East crisis.

Juniors also learned that the hu-
man frailty of national leaders was
present even before Watergate. In-
terested juniors who traveled to
Staunton to see the movie “Spirit of
1776" realized that famous Ameri-
cans were hardly super-human as

recorded in history books.

Representative to the House of Delegates,
“Bunny” Gunn addresses the seniors about
the current fiscal problems of the Virginia
General Assembly.

We've got spirit

The fly-eater, David Holladay scans the room
for prey. David, a freshmen, was active in
several Drama Club productions, including
“Seven Wives of Dracula.”

88 Identity

IN our FRR TAT Y

School spirit radiated as each
person proudly linked himself with
the school. Cars displayed school
stickers and letter jackets flashed
the name ‘Fighting Blues.”

Everyone connected with the
school experienced the sense of be-
longing as an individual and as part
of a group. The eighth graders en-
tered the new world as they suf-
fered through Rat Week together.
Freshmen grasped a security from
no longer being at the bottom of the
totem pole. Sophomores shared
waiting for behind-the-wheel train-
ing and the cherished driver's li-
cense. Juniors reached a peak in
identity as they ordered class rings
together, but each expressed his in-
dividuality as he personalized his
ring. When rings arrived, each ju-
nior proudly displayed his emblem
of belonging. But, the ultimate thrill
of junior status was attending the
prom after creating it.

The final phase of belonging was
enjoyed by seniors, who had spe-
cial privileges such as leaving class
early for lunch. The ordering of
graduation announcements, and
caps and gowns made the antici-
pated finale evolve into reality.

The faculty was not divorced from
the prevalent spirit of identity. The
female faculty united as they wore
football uniforms for a day during
Spirit Week, and as they played the
girls’ volleyball team in a charity
game. The male members of the
faculty also joined together against
the baseball team in a spring game.
The majority of the faculty was
young in age and all enjoyed the

spirit of youth.

During Spirit Week, the female faculty mem-
bers united in wearing football uniforms for
their Halloween costumes. The eleven spir-
ited women are: Front: Miss Janet Hedrick,
Mrs. Joan Emmer, Miss Lynne Alvine, Mrs. Pa-
tricia Dove, Mrs. Doris Higginbotham. Back:
Mrs. Gerri Pryor, Mrs. Pat Hepler, Mrs. Betty
Teague, Mrs. Mary Burks, Mrs. Dawn Dickin-
son, and Mrs. Mary Page Stinnett

The humiliation of Rat Week continues as the
eighth graders stand for the seniors at the
Magazine Drive Assembly.

Hard work instills the sense of belonging in
juniors Lori Thompson, Julie McManamay,
Mike Bailey, and Patti Ayers, as they paint
prom murals.

Identity 89

Mr. James C. Bradford, super-
intendent of Buena Vista Public

Schools, spent most of his time
working in the school board
office.

Mr. Raymond C. Leadbetter
was principal and was ear-
marked as the middle school
principal beginning in 1976. His
wife, Wanda, taught night
classes at the high school.

Mrs. Betty Bailey and Mrs.
Doris Higginbotham handled the
day to day chores of issuing per-
mission slips, keeping organiza-
tional funds straight, and manag-
ing other administrative duties.

The Cafeteria Staff in cooper-
ation with the SCA worked to
provide students and faculty with
better lunches.

Between performances at Band Day, Mr.
Bradford takes time to chat with band di-
rector Phil Green and previous band di-
rector Landon Temple.

90 Administration and staff

During French class, Mr. Leadbetter eval-
vates Mr. Gravatt, while inspiring good
student behavior.

Mr. Wayne D. Flint was assis-
tant principal and would become

AND SLENDER

principal in the fall of 1976. His

nickname, the ‘Pink Panther,”
was derived from the natural
coupling of his slinky, sly reputa-
tion of school disciplinarian and
his favorite attire, a light pink
suit.

Mr. Clayton Camden, Director
of Instruction, was vital in the ar-
rangement of curriculums. He
also announced at all home foot-
ball games.

Mrs. Judy Cash, guidance of-
fice secretary, handled the chore
of typing exams and other learn-
ing materials. Mrs. Cash also
typed all athletic programs and
anything else brought into the
office.

The Janitorial Staff was re-
sponsible for keeping the faci-
lities in first-class operating
condition.

Mrs. Sadie Wheeler was re-
sponsible for keeping the school
clean and sanitary. Her major
complaint was cleaning drowned
cigarette butts from sinks in the
girls’ bathroom.

Administration and staff 91

Miss Lynne Alvine took over
the Drama Club and was
chairwoman of the English de-
partment. She taught English lit-
erature and creative writing and
coached girls’ basketball. Mak-
ing people laugh was her
specialty.

Mrs. Sandra Brantley taught
clerk typing, general business,
and clerical accounting. She was
a sponsor of the FBLA and Senior
Class. She liked to spend time
with her husband Bill and her
dog Tippy.

Mrs. Mary D. Burks was the
guidance counselor for juniors
and seniors and was sponsor of
the SAS. She has two sons, Ben
and Bob, in the sixth and eighth
grades respectively.

Mr. Kerry Camper was j.v.
football coach and assistant var-
sity basketball coach. He taught
eighth and ninth grade physical
education and eighth grade
science. He has two sons in high
school, Darrell and Landon, who
are both outstanding wrestlers.

92 Faculty

. Not too enthused about grading papers
._ Mrs. Brantley spends a tedious class pe-
riod at the B.A.

wedding receptio

Miss Carper, pos

immy.

Career Day begins with Mrs. Burks in-
troducing the speakers to the student
hosts and hostesses.

With hopes for a perfect season, Coach
Camper, holding the tee, watches intently
the action against Riverheads

Miss Geralene Carper became
the wife of James Pryor in Febru-
ary. She and her new husband
moved into their home and she
became a true homemaker. She
taught upper-level home eco-
nomics and sponsored the FHA.

Mrs. Sally Carter was the art
teacher and sponsor of the Art
Club. Her husband Alvin owned
and operated Alvin-Dennis, a
Lexington men's store. She, her
husband, and their three daugh-
ters lived near Lexington.

Mr. Everett ‘‘Dick’’ Cash, typ-
ing and bookkeeping teacher,
owned a cattle ranch in Vesuvius.
He was often referred to as
“Buddy” or humorously as the
“Mayor of Vesuvius’. Mr. Cash
and his wife had a new addition
to their family, a son.

Mr. Claude ‘‘Chick’’ Crawford,
health and physical education
4 H teacher, was head _ basketball

ponstbiliy Sea 4 . | fe M2 coach for the second year and
irking Gf ihe: ham : ~ & was the new baseball coach. He
7 ti ; and his family moved into their
new home on Maple Avenue and

no longer commuted from Staun-

ton daily.
Faculty 93

Mrs. Dawn Dickinson, eighth ;
and eleventh grade English
teacher, sponsored the Rats.
Along with her husband and
newborn son, Robbie, she _ fol-
lowed her brothers, Barry and
Keith Staton, in their high school

athletic careers.
Mrs. Patricia Dove, chemistry,

physics, and physical science
teacher, was sponsor of the Ju-
nior Class, which meant spend-
ing many hours on prom
preparations.

Mr. Dave Ellison, world history
and eighth grade mathematics
teacher, was assistant football
coach, and head wrestling
coach.

Mrs. Joan Emmer, drivers’
education, physical education,
and health teacher, was sponsor
of girls’ athletics, cheerleading,
and intramural sports. She was
often seen at activities accom-
panied by her husband, Jack, la-

crosse coach at W&L.

Chewing on a ‘Sugar Daddy", Mrs. Em-
mer applauds a good play at the boys’
basketball game against Wilson Memo-
rial, which was lost 67-57.

Playing the opening to a selection, Mrs.
Faulkner prepares the chorus for the
Christmas concert. Anxiously waiting for
the Miss PMHS pageant to begin, Mrs.
Floyd takes a look inside the auditorium
at the capacity crowd.

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"s mid-morning snack ig in-
n Mrs. Dove seizes what is
en-course gourmet lunch.

Keeping a close watch on the time,
Coach Ellison runs another hard practice
to prepare Gpplers for the state

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Mrs. Carol Faulkner became
choral music director in her first
year at Parry McCluer. During
the year, she played the organ
for several community churches.

Mrs. Elsie Floyd, shorthand
and business teacher, was COEF
coordinator, sponsor of the FBLA,
and of the Senior Class. Being
gifted in music, she often sang at
community functions.

Mrs. Jennie Floyd, algebra
and advanced math teacher, was
sponsor of the National Honor
Society. She and her son Jeff
spent much of the summer swim-
ming at Glen Maury Park.

Mr. Ronald Gravatt, French
and Spanish teacher, was co-
sponsor of the Foreign Language
Club and sponsor of the Hi-Y.
During the spring break he ac-
companied Elizabeth Baldwin
and Nancy Greene to Canada.

Forcing his way to the fondue bowl at the
German dinner, Mr. Gravatt interrupts
Perry Knight, who is telling one of his
jokes, while Pam Sandidge and Lem
Byers look on.

During a quick game of chess in the lunch
room, Mr. Gravatt’s opening moves seem
to be overwhelming the defense of his
opponent, Alvin Rivers.

Following the directors’ meeting, Mr.
Green briefs band students before their
competition in the Lynchburg Classic.
Preparation for the regional wrestling
tournament is made by Coach Hamilton.
Chris Irvine and Steve Slagle observe as
he letters the tournament chart.

NOUSTRIAL ARTS

Mrs. Lucille Jenkins, special

education aide, enjoyed sewing,

reading, and swimming in her
spare time. However, in the fall
she spent much of her time pre-
paring for her daughter's
wedding.

Mr. Ward Lockett coached
golf and industrial arts. When he

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furniture, he could be found tak-
ing tickets at the gym door at
athletic events.

Mrs. Lois Long, assistant li-
brarian, relished being outdoors:
riding her bike, taking a leisurely
stroll, or riding in the country.

Mr. Albert McCown taught
mechanical drawing and indus-
trial arts, while holding the posi-
tion of athletic director. His teen-
age daughter, Lisa, attended
Lexington High and often accom-
panied her father at athletic
events.

~°IAduction of three teachers into Epsilon Pi
Tau, an honorary fraternity for industrial
arts. instructors, distinguished Parry
McCluer as the only high school in the
state whose department had been so
honored. The teachers are Marshall Ham-
ilton, Albert T. McCown, and Ward Lock-
ett, Jr. ,

anding a student for rinsing

her instead of a car, Miss Hedrick su- q

pef¥ises a car wash, thi

The Parry McCluer-Lexington basketball
game is enjoyed by Miss Hedrick and Mr.
James Bowen, a teacher at Lexington
High School. The game held at W&L gym
was the only major defeat for-the~Blues,
ending 73-41.

Mr. Phil Green spent his first
year at Parry McCluer as band
director. Living across the street
from the school was convenient,
as he spent many hours pre-
paring the band for the trip to
Florida in March.

Mr. Marshall Hamilton was as-
sistant coach of the wrestling
team and communication
teacher. His family grew with the
addition of a third child, his first
son.

Miss Janet Hedrick, geometry
and algebra-trig teacher, was
sponsor of the yearbook. She en-
joyed sewing, and sports spec-
tating, when she could find free
time.

Mrs. Pat Hepler was very ac-
tive within the community of
Glasgow, particularly in her

church. She taught consumer

education and homemaking edu-
D) cation, while sponsoring the FHA
and instructing an adult night

class.

Learning the basics of garment construc-
tion, Sheila Coleman is assisted by Mrs.
Hepler. Guidance from Mrs. Jenkins is
given to Jane Sanderson and Doug Cash
as they work on consumer education.
Reading a book while supervising stu-
dents passes the time for Mrs. Long, |i-
brary aide.

Faculty 97

Miss Johanna Ravenhorst, |i-
brarian, moved from her home in
Lexington into an apartment. Her
father, an architect, designed the

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new elementary school.

Mr. Kenneth Reed, German
and sociology teacher, was co-
sponsor of the SCA and of the
Foreign Language Club. He was
also the leader of the European
Tour Study Group. As singer and
guitarist in a rock group, he
spent much time on the road.

Miss Cynthia Reid, girls’ track
coach and Pep Club sponsor,
spent much of her time with stu-
dents, enjoying school functions.
She taught English 9 and English
10.

A daily routine is performed as Miss Rav-

enhorst shelves newly returned books.

REED ENCOURAGES

Watching future prospects, Coach Sams
along with Jimmy Pelter witnesses the
Baby Blues’ only defeat, against Riv-
erheads. During a break in the action at
a wrestling match. Mr. Scott makes a
quick announcement while Tim Knick

makes an adjustment on the scoreboard

98 Faculty

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reading assignment, Mr. Reed records his id finds time taf@lewn around.
evaluations. i

FOREIGN TRAVEL

Mr. Michael Sams was assistant
footbal! coach and taught U.S. His-
tory and civics. Walking Brandy, his
dachshund, was one of his after-
noon pastimes.

Mr. James Smals, biology and
earth-science teacher, was soph-
omore sponsor. His gospel singing
group sang at the Thanksgiving as-
sembly. His hobbies in addition to
the quartet, were gardening and
raising bees.

Mr. Walter Scott was often found
at athletic events either announcing
or helping out at the refreshment
stand. Much of his time was spent
outside of the classroom coordinat-
ing jobs for his distributive educa-
tion students.

Mrs. Margaret Smith, guidance
counselor, was co-sponsor of the
SCA. Her hobbies included bowIl-
ing, gardening, and other activities
with her family.

On Fifty’s Day, Mr. Smals models two pieces
of his three-piece suit

One of the many Career Day hosts, Stephan
Moore receives refreshments from Mrs.

Smith.

Faculty 9

Mrs. Nancy Snyder and her
family moved back to town

where her husband opened two : :
ration of the jitterbug is the

new restaurants. She taught spe- ath s. Snyder, a the Sobhomore English elas
cial education. special education teacher. 905 Day. Mrs. Sti he at-

Mrs. Mary Page Stinnett,
sophomore English teacher and
sponsor, is a native of Buena
Vista. An avid outdoorsman, she
enjoyed camping with her hus-
band and three children.

Mrs. Betty Teague and her
husband enjoyed attending
sports events with their daugh-
ters, Tracey and Emily. She spon-
sored the SCA and taught elev-
enth-grade English.

Mr. Jerry ‘‘Bo’’ Tutt, a former
player under Coach Crawford,
worked with the athletic program
GS Eve OGSKel Mall coc ChmEdte
taught general math as a new
faculty member.

On Labor Day Mrs. Ward assists the
Democratic candidates with their cam-
paigns at Glen Maury Park

Checking the stop watch, Coach Wil-
liams confers with Coach Ward during an
indoor track meet at the VMI field house

100 Faculty

Assisting with nab sales during relaxation Timeout means strategy changes forthe
period, SCA sponsor, Mrs. Teague, col- Baby Blues as Coach Tutt instructs Rob
lects money from Pat Morrison,.as slair Fabrizio, Timmy Lynn, Garrett Bain, and
Sollenberger helps. . Brian Balser. ‘

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FOR COUNCIL SEAT

Mrs. Betty Ward was sponsor
of the freshmen class and taught
earth-space science. She spent
many hours on the political cam-
paigns of various democrats in-
cluding that of her husband.

Mr. W.D. Ward, U.S. Govern-
ment and social studies teacher
was coach of the track teams. In
the spring he ran for a seat on
the city council.

Mrs. Nancy Weigand, study
hall proctor, maintained the
proper atmosphere for study. In
her spare time she enjoyed ex-
perimenting in the kitchen.

Mr. Bob Williams, ninth grade
English and world history teacher
was the head football coach and
co-sponsor of the Monogram
Club. He enjoyed hunting, fish-
ing, and playing golf.

After the Shrine game, Coach Williams re-
ceives congratulations from the James
River coach.

Waiting ir, ...e lunchroom for the students
to arrive, Mrs. Weigand gets ready to
take the lunch count, an important part of
homeroom business.

Faculty 10]

Clifford Agnor
David Austin
Larry Austin

Debbie Ayres

Timmy Beverly

Nancy Bowyer

Bob Burks

Angie Byers
Kenney Camden
Pam Camden
Barbara Campbell
Darrell Camper

David Camper
Jim Carawan
Richie Carter

Sherry Chittum
Aubrey Clark
Eugene Clark

Three days of harassment and
torture seemed like eternity for
the eighth graders during their
inititation by the Seniors. The
three days called Rat Week
were characterized by extraordi-
nary attire. The boys wore
dresses and carried dolls, while
the girls were banned from
wearing makeup and curling
their hair. Each Rat was ordered
to wear a chunk of cheese and a
pacifier around his neck. The
dressing up portion of the week
was enjoyable; however, meet-
ing the demands of the Seniors
was not as pleasant. Some
requests were difficult to accept,
especially ones such as rolling a
moth ball down the hall with the
nose.

Strange costumes, an essential part of Rat

Week, are displayed by the Rats as they
attend the Magazine Drive Assembly

102 Eighth Graders

Tambra Clements
David Coffey
Joan Coffey
Donna Coleman
Greg Coleman
Sheila Coleman

William Coleman
Jane Conner
Joan Conner
Pamela Davis
Sharon Davis
Connie Douglas

Kenneth Farley
Barry Ferguson
Kathy Ferguson
Barbara Fitzgerald
Jeannie Floyd
David Foshay

Pam Fox
Tony Fox
Tony Gardner
Debbie Garrett

Dina Garrett
Mike George
Dawn Gesell
Cindy Gilbert

Randy Gilbert
Ray Gilbert

Jeanne Glenn
Dale Grant

Charles Graybill
Angela Green
Judy Greene
Owens Hamilton

Eighth Graders

Drew Hammett
Mark Hartless
Dennis Hawes
Carla Hayslett
Ellen Hickman

Timmy Jones

Monica Keiser
Jeff Kerr
Rhonda Knick
Eris Kyle
Charles Lewis

Laura Lynn

Rock Martin
Sheila Martin
Petie Maylbush
Grace Mays
Neal McDaniel
Deanna Meade

Larry Moore
Sheila Moore

Pat Morrison
Nancy Newcomer
Vicky Noel
Stephen Nuckols

Mike Painter
James Paitsel
Joy Patterson
Libby Phillips
Linda Phillips

Phil Radick

Chris Ramsey
Pam Ramsey
Tricia Ramsey
Fred Renz
Karen Rice
Beth Rivers

Matt Roberts
Kim Saunders
Jeff Scott
Teresa Scott
Debbie Shanks
Dennis Shaw

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Terry Slagle
Cindy Smith
Randy Smith
Roxie Snider
Laurie Soper
Donna L. Sorrells

Tammy Sterrett
Michael Taylor
Ricky Thorne
Melinda Tyree
Diane VanNess
Kerry Warner

Dana Webb
Sandra Wilhelm
Gene Wills
Kevin Wilmer
Chris Wright
Vanessa Wright

Throughout the years the tra-
dition of Rat Week has been a
memorable event for every
eighth grader. Unfortunately, this
tradition has reached its con-
clusion. The 1976 Eighth Grade
Class had the distinction of being
the last ‘Rats’. A middle school
was being created which would
remove the eighth graders from
high school.

The impending creation of the
middle school not only brought
an end to Rat Week, but also
brought changes to the custom-
ary curriculum. In the English
program a strong emphasis was
placed on reading. Dr. Joseph
Mahoney, a reading specialist
from VCU, visited the eighth gra-
ders to help with basic reading
and study skills.

The SQ3R study method, introduced in
English class, was utilized in other classes
also. Joan Coffey and Laurie Soper at-
tempt to use the method in science class,
but find

structure.

t difficult due to the course

Eighth Graders 105

106

Freshmen

Dina Albertoli
Brian Balser
Mark Bardis

Tim Benson
Donald Beverly
Vincent Blackburn

Ricky Blevins
Jamie Bradford

Lee Bradford

Mickey Branch
Bart Brantley
Danny Breeden
Lucinda Breeden
Angie Bryant

Steve Buchanan

Kim Burch
Missy Burch
Maury Byers

Kathy Camden
Claudia Carter
Pam Carter

Sandra Carter
Gary Cash
Jane Cash

Pam Chittum
Carla Clark
Sanford Clark

Stanford Clark
Tommy Clark
Johnny Cole

Karen Coleman

Larry Coleman
Anita Conner

In junior varsity action against Fort De
fiance, freshman Terrie McDaniel; captda@
of the team, passes theseball in an attemp

to.set up a field goal.
Blues efforts, they wer

Debbie Crawford
Eileen Crites
Brian Davis

Teresa Davis

Teresa Davis
Terry Donald
Mac Dunlap
Danny Fauber

Sherry Figgers
Cheryl Fitzgerald
Linda Fitzgerald
Bubba Floyd

Many freshmen became ac-
tively involved in athletic pro-
grams this fall. Members of the
Freshman Class made up the
core of all junior varsity squads,
including cheerleading, football,
and basketball. In addition to
taking key roles on junior varsity
teams, the freshmen had partici-
pants in varsity activities also.
Sandra Carter was an important
player for the Lady Blues varsity
basketball team, while the varsity
football team included three
freshmen players, and a fresh-
man manager.

In early fall, the Freshman
Class increased its bank account
by winning $20 in the magazine
drive. Attempting to further boost
the account, the class began sell-
ing fruitcakes at Christmas time.
However, due to lack of partici-
pation, the venture was a losing
one.

Getting ready for the first basketball
game of the season always includes a
pep rally. Freshman Tracey Stinnett
screams as the junior varsity cheerleaders
yell for victory against Rockbridge

Freshmen 107

Freshmen

Ricky Fox
Carson Gibson
Jeff Gilbert
William Godfrey
Jetf Grant

Daniel Hamilton

Lynn Hare
David Holladay
Lisa Huffman
Jim King

Jerry Knight
Teresa Lewis

Sherri Lilley
Cindy Lowe
Kathy Martin
Wayne Mazingo
Lil McClung
Steve McCormick

Camilla McDaniel
Terrie McDaniel

Teresa Montgomery
Kevin Moran

David Ogden
Sue Paitsel

Jefflyn Parker
Frankie Rader

» A check for $20 is av

“men Class for highest total sales by any
class in the annual SCA Magazine Drive.
Ellen Radick, president of fhe class, ac-
cepts the check from SCA president, John
Dyer.

Ellen Radick
Runt Ramsey
Franklin Roberts
Ricky Roberts
Tammy Scott
Lisa Seay

Donna Shafer
Debbie Shaw
Beth Shewey
Pam Shields
Timmy Slagle
Angela Sorrels

Donna Sorrells
Eric Staton
Jeff Staton
Sheila Staton
Timmy Stinnett
Tracey Stinnett

Denise Taylor
Melinda Thomas
Kevin Thompson

Charles Toombs
Jimmy Tyree
Tammy Vest

Terry Vest
Keith Walker
Robert Ward

Kaye Wheeler
Tammy Wheeler
Michelle Wilhelm

Freshmen

An examination of the rosters
of all activities showed that the
Sophomore Class led the way in
participation. Athletic teams at-
tracted numerous sophomores.
For example, 50% of the wres-
ting team was from this class.
Also, several outstanding football
players were sophomores. Marty
Carter was named all-area quar-
terback and Robbie Douglas, in

his first four games, had accumu-
lated approximately 500 yards.

Not only did sophomores
dominate the rolls of athletic
teams, but also those of the
clubs. The most striking illustra-
tion of massive participation
existed in the Hi-Y, which was
comprised totally of sophomores.

Crystal Acevedo
Robin Acevedo
Vicky Armstrong
Mitzi Austin
Garrett Bain

Elizabeth Baldwin

Greg Bartley

Gay Black
Anthony Blackburn
Debbie Blackburn
James Blevins

Pinky Brantley
Jackie Burch
Tammy Burch

Robbie Burnett
Lem Byers
Chris Byles

David Camden

Danny Campbell
Cindy Camper
Landon Camper
Debbie Carter
Marty Carter
Mike C wtolaro

110 Sophomores

A penalty resulted in a loss for soph-
omore Landon Camper against his
Brookville opponent. Despite this loss, the
Blues upset the AA foe 30-23.

Annie Cash
Debbie Cash
Larry Cash
Wade Cash
Kim Chittum
Timmy Chittum

Edward Coffey
Timothy Coffey
Ricky Coleman
Jane Cox

David Crites
Debbie Darlington

Tammy Davis

lee Decker
Richard Dudley, Jr
Tracey Dudley
Libby Dunlap
Chucky Dyer

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humor as sophomores Jim ,

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, Chris Fauber
Shelly Fauber

Rhonda Fields
Richie Fields
Alice Fitzgerald

Anthony Fitzgerald
Sandy Fitzgerald
Tommy Fox

Margie Godfrey
Charlene Goodbar
Denise Greene

Sophomores

Sanhomores

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Nancy Greene
Nick Harris
Sandra Harrison
Joe Henson
Kenneth Hickman
Travis Hill

Winston Hite
Mitch Hoeppner
Jim Holladay
Bryan Hoos
Herbie Huffman
Valerie Humphries

Steve Hunt
Carson Irvine
Chris Irvine
Lisa Johnson
Kay King
Harold Knick

Perry Knight
Brian Lamm
Sheba Lawhorne
Teresa Lawhorne
Sandra Lineberry
Richard Lonas
Timmy Lynn

Tim Mayes

John Mazingo
Cameron McDaniel
Hans Mohler

Steve Montgomery
Karl Moore

Donna Moore
Gloria Moore

M S Morris

Jan Newcomer
Alice Nowlin
Jerry Nuckols

Greg O'Connell

Tommy Patterson
Trish Perkins
Bryan Pooley
Lesly Ramsey

Jayne Roberts
Troy Royer

Chris Sanderson
Cindy Sanderson
Teresa Sears
David Shutt
Steve Slagle
Kathy Smith

Sharon Smith

Tammy Smith
Penny Staton
Bernadette Strickler
Ric ky Taylor

Emily Teague

Ellen Thomas
Gale Vest
Grace Wagner
Mike Wheeler
Lee white

Roger Whiteside

Yancey Williams
Cynthia Winn
Sam Wright
Susan Wright
Barbara Zimbro
John Zimbro

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Unusual situations occurred as
a result of the size of the Soph-
omore Class. Totaling 25% of the
student population, the soph-
omores often found themselves in
crowded classrooms. Drivers’
education classes were filled to
the brim with sophomores anx-

iously awaiting the thrill of taking
the road. Sophomores were also
found in large number in geome-
try classes, not so anxiously
awaiting another proof.
However, the size of the class
proved advantageous. The class
project of selling M&M's was
promoted by all of the 126 mem-
bers of the class, and therefore

was successful. The class also
united their efforts in sponsoring
a Sadie Hawkin's Dance in April.
This occasion, which reversed the
usual dating procedure, by per-
mitting girls to ask guys out, was
extremely appropriate during
Leap Year.

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Sophomores 113

Mark Adams
Jay Austin
Sheila Austin
Patti Ayres
Mike Bailey
Eddie Blevins

Debbie Bowyer
Penny Burch
Sandra Camden
Jerry Campbell
Barry Carter
Vickie Cartolaro

Ronald Cash
Teresa Cash
Mike Chittum
Brenda Clark
Pike Coffey
Debbie Coleman

Johnny Coleman
Maria Coleman
Mike Coleman
Tim Coleman
Sheila Cropp
Martha Dickinson

Bridgett Duff

Pat Dyer

Boo Ewald

Keith Ferguson
Trevania Fitzgerald
Jane Ann Flesher

Dean Fox
Randy Gatzke
Edison Godfrey
Pam Green

Jo Hall

John Hamilton

Mike Hamilton
Pam Hamilton

Robin Hamilton
David Hammett
Cindy Hare

Susan Hawes

114 Juniors

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Early in the fall, the Juniors be-
came frantic for moneymaking
ideas as they realized they
would need $1100 to finance the
prom and only had a balance of
$425.

The most popular idea dis-
cussed was a powder-puff foot-
ball game between the Junior
and Senior girls. Plans were
made, but fell through.

The real reason the game was
cancelled was not the alleged
lack of interest but rather the
lack of time, since the class mem-
bers were involved in numerous
activities, such as -band and
football.

In passing review, juniors Mark Adams
and Jane Ann Flesher, salute the football
fans. Mark and Jane Ann had the honor
of leading the Marching Blues as drum
majors

OF INTERES

Keith Hickman
Johnnie Higginbotham
Carolyn Hedrick
Danny Hénson
Robbin Henson

Eyde Huffman

Terry Humphreys
Kevin Humphries
Dianne Jeffries
Richard Kennedy
William Kerr
Garry Kidd

Beth Lawhorne
Ginger Lawhorne
Carl Lewis
Sharon Lineberry
Darrell Manuel
Gerald Martin

Julie McManamay
Paula Meade
Stephan Moore
Teresa Moran
Carolyn Nicely
Teresa Nicely

Juniors 115

Despite money problems, the

The disappointment of the Chri
Dance is foreshadowed in Susie Ha:
expression as she decorates the aud
rium beforehand with Garry Ki
on.

Juniors decided to carry out the

tradition of the Junior Christmas
Dance. Even though their in-

tentions were good, their results he
were not as pleasing. Many stu-
dents were disappointed be-
cause the band took numerous,
lengthy breaks and played lis-
tening music rather than dancing
MUSIC.

This down" was soon forgot-
ten as the Juniors were on a Su-

per “high anxiously awaiting
the arrival of their class rings. On
the day the rings arrived, the Se-
niors honored the Juniors at the
traditional Ring Dance.

Roy Nuckols
Darrell Painter

Angela Patterson
Mark Patterson

Roy Patterson
James Pelter

Mike Pelter
Brenda Phillips rings from Carl Lewis,
Gerald Martin, is Rang

dent of the Junior Cle

116 Juniors

Jane Radick
Lisa Ramsey
Alvin Rivers

Tony Roberts
Lucy Rowsey
Karen Ruley

David Sandidge
Dennis Sandidge
David Slough
Teresa Slagle
Shena Slagle
Terry Smals

Blair Sollenberger
David Sorrells
Keith Staton
Sheila Stinnett
Mark Sutton

Lori Thompson

Paul Thompson
Debbie Toombs
Adrian Wade

Carol Wagner
Nannie Wheeler
Lisa Whitten

Karen Wilhelm
Timmy Williams
Blair Woodward

Debbie Wright
Mark Wright
Tim Vest

Juniors 117

118 Seniors

Vickie Lee Argenbright
David Lee Austin

Lori Ann Austin
Colleen Jean Bailey

Roxie Jo Berry

Timothy Alan Beverly
Charlene Kaye Bradley
Melinda Kathleen Brantley

Monica Gail Brown
Theresa Mae Bryant
Alan Brady Burch
Barbara Camden

Janice Faye Carter
Rita Machell Carter

Vicky Mae Carter
John Samuel Catlett

Doug E. Cash

Bobby Daniel Clark
Norah Evelyn Coffey
Deborah Ann Coleman

Senior status became a reality when Se-

nior portraits arrived. Skip Ewald takes a :

few momentstin homeroom to look at his
newly received pictures.

There's no real substitute for cold,
hard cash when it comes to main-
taining Senior status. Juniors realized
how costly school could be when they
had to reach deep into their pockets to
pay for their class rings. But Seniors
knew that Junior expenses were just
small change, compared to the money
they had to pay out. The Seniors
thought the bills would never end—one
day it was $40 for Senior portraits, next
it was $30 for graduation announce-
ments plus $10 for cap and gown, and
finally even 25¢ for a diploma seal.

As if they hadn't already paid
enough, the college bound Seniors’ ex-
penses climbed even higher. With $30
for testing and an average of $15 for
each application fee, the total soared.
Indeed, to have graduated, “payment
in full was required”,

Donna C. Coleman
Felicia Gay Coleman
Tina Dove Decker
Michael W. Dennis

Richerleen Dorey
William Randolph Dull
John Marcus Dyer
Linda Faye Dyer

William H. Ewald, Jr.
Cindy Carlene Fitzgerald
Cynthia Denise Floyd
Debra Jean Floyd

Seniors 119

Susan Foshay

Joseph Rockford Gearhart
Karen Lee Godfrey
Teresa Gay Graybill

Debby Lee Harris
Gail La-Ray Harrison
Joy Elaine Henson
Phillip Daniel Henson

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Deborah Leigh Hite
Brian Wade Hoeppner
Vickie Ann Humphries
Carl Martin Jackson
Lisa Diane Keiser

Barbara Lee Keyes
Tim Knick

Agnes Franceille Lyle
Rebecca Gilmore Lyle
Paul Magann

Clyde Raymond Martin
Leatrice Ellen Martin
Roger Victor Martin

Peggy Sue Mason
Rebecca Ellen Mays

120 Seniors

Alice Lee McCormick

Tony Lee McDaniel

Gregory Lindwood Montgomery
Anthony Teague Morrison

Andrea Denise Ogden
Susan Ellen Olson
Cynthia J. Page
Ginger Ann Pelter

Gifted is the most appropriate de-
scription for senior Eugene Williams.
As a result of his scholastic ability, he
was selected to attend the Governor's
School for the Gifted. Satisfying his cu-
riosities about the world of science an
mathematics, Eugene spent four si .-
mer weeks at the school, which as
held at Mary Washington Collegs

However, this is only one of several
honors Eugene has received. A letter of
commendation for his performance on
the National Merit Scholarship Quali-
fying Test was presented to him in the
fall. He also received awards in vari-
ous math and science competitions.

Eugene is not only a scholar, but
also a talented musician. He partici-
pated in concert and marching bands,
receiving recognition in both. In march-
ing band, he was featured soloist dur-
ing halftime performances. During con-
cert season he was selected to alll-
county and regional bands as a French
horn player.

Eugene also had interests outside of
the scholastic scope. Throughout the
year, he enjoyed golfing, and in the
spring was an active member of the
golf team.

Seniors

“While it is easy to total the number
of points scored in any game, or
games, it is somewhat more difficult to
measure the intangibles an individual
can contribute to a team."

These words were chosen by Coach
Lynne Alvine to describe the qualities
demonstrated by Janice Carter. Janice
had an outstanding career in girl’s bas-
ketball, scoring a total of 1307 points in
55 games for an average of 23.6 points
per game. The highlight of her career
came in her Junior year when she led
the Lady Blues to the district champion-
ship and to a second place finish in the
state sectional playofts.

Those intangibles,such as determina-
tion, sportsmanship, dedication, and
leadership possessed by Janice were
also displayed by an outstanding male
athlete, Barry Staton. As a tri-captain
of the football team, he played both of-
fensive and defensive positions with
exceptional ability. Barry was named
to the all-district and all-area teams.
From the area teams he was named
Defensive! Player of the Year. In addi-
tion to being an outstanding football
player, Barry was also a_ talented
wrestler.

22 Seniors

Representing the Fighting Blues, Sidney Smith,
Coach Bob Williams, and Barry Staton ac-
cept a token of appreciation from the Shrin-

r hosting the annual Shrine game. This
etagainst/the James River Knights ended

bvigiary\tonthe Blues.

Bruce Alan Phelps
Nancy Lee Roberts

Tom Robison

Barbara Joyce Rowe
Jane Marie Sanderson
Pamelia Paige Sandidge

Wanda Gale Shafer
Cheri Dianne Shanks
Keith Junior Slagle
Kathy Jean Smals
Cynthia Leigh Smith
Sidney Smith

Elizabeth Ann Smoot
Keith Lynn Sorrels
Margaret Beth Southers
Barbara Jane Staton
Barry Glenn Staton
Helen Anitta Staton

Jennifer Ann Staton
Reneé Stinnett

Garry D. Taylor
Tracey Louise Teague
Cynthia Sue Tingler
Kenneth W. Tolley ||

Susan Elaine Wagner

David Lee Wheeler

Dennis Jay Wheeler

Greg Allen Wheeler
Franklin Eugene Williams, Jr.
Norma Jean Wood

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TO BUENA VISTA
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FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES

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Throughout the short history of
Buena Vista, a spirit of unity has re-
mained strong. The continuing sup-
port that businessmen have given
young people emphasizes this
sense of oneness shared by the
community and the school.

The band, in past years, has been
the most community-oriented school
activity, receiving tremendous
amounts of financial and moral sup-
port from the citizens of Buena
Vista. In preparation for the Desoto
Festival held in late March at Bra-
denton, Florida, Smith's Transfer em-
ptied an entire warehouse for the
Marching Blues to practice in, and
WREL held a “radiothon" which
raised over $1300 dollars for the
trip.

Other clubs have received help
from area businessmen also. Count-
less car washes were held at
Tommy Davis’ Exxon. Mr. Davis
charged absolutely nothing for the
use of his facilities and even lent his
own equipment for students to use.
Other stores, such as Ace Hard-
ware and Medical Arts Pharmacy,
provided generous discounts to stu-
dent organizations. Many other
businesses lent merchandise to be
used for drama props and for prom
decorations.

The harmony within the city re-
sulted not only from the community
aiding the school, but also from the
school aiding the community. Stu-
dents provided businesses with help
during Christmas and summer vaca-
tions. Young people were also ac-
tive in civic organizations such as
the fire department, the rescue
squad, and the newly-organized
Parent-Teacher-Student Association.

B.P. Knight & Company is the oldest oper-
ating store in the community. It was virtually
the only business not flooded during Hurri-
cane Camille, and thus was the major source
of supplies for the needs of the community.

A major industry in the area Reeves Bros. Inc.
produces rubberized products.

The newest store in the city, located in the
Wilford P. Ramsey Shopping Park, Quality
Supermarket maintains a complete stock of
groceries and prepares fresh-baked goods
daily in the only bakery in town.

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finds what she needs, a package of notebook paper.

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plies, and pharmaceuticals, Seay’s Drug Store also provides
complete photo and prescription services. Located on Mag-
nolia, next to Virginia Markets, Seay's also contains one of
the most complete magazine racks in the area.

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Manager Rita Morris tries year-
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M.D. Morris Department Store. The
store has one of the best selections of
teenage apparel in the city.

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cated by General Cable two years ago, REA
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residents while other area industries found
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Furniture and home appliances top Whi-
teway's inventory ist; but” they also carry
complete lines of floor coverings, televisions,
stereos, 45-records, and LP albums.

Browsing through Garrett's Jewelers’ “selec-
tion of Swank cuff links, Reneé Stinnett
searches for the perfect pair for that special

gift.

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businesses like The Carpet Outlet for sup-
port. Helping the Marching Blues with their.

orida trip, the Carpet Outlet gave the band
10 cents a square foot for every yard of car-
pet sold during October.

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A local favorite year-round, Kenney's offers
good food as well as a place to socialize.

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Kenny's fried chicken is popular for the picnic
item for an after-school snack.

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The country store in the city, B.P. Knight, sells
all lines of merchandise from clothing to gro-
ceries to garden supplies. Knight's serves as
headquarter for painter pants, a popular
item for the high school crowd.

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factures several types of fabrics. The | FAB Ri C O UTLET
company has an outlet on Magnolia

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lina plant, the Reeves Bros. helicopter is often
seen in the Buena Vista company's parking
lot.

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behind Bernson Mills, supplies the area with

‘ building materials. The company, which has
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Serving beverages is one task performed by
Debby Harris at the Taurus Steak House.
Debby, a senior, assists her parents who own
and operate the restaurant.

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available in the Buena Vista area at The Car-
pet Outlet.

Lees Carpets located in Glasgow,
is a division of Burlington Industries,
Inc. The enormous plant manufac-
tures yarns and fine quality corpet-
ing which is distributed exclusively
to the finer stores in the nation.

The industry is the largest em-
ployer in the area, employing over
1000 people. Utilizing new machin-
ery, the plant has increased carpet
production greatly over the past
three years.

ARA Service provides a modern
cafeteria for the employees of Lees
Carpets, serving two full-course
meals daily and supplying vending
service throughout the plant.

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COLLINS’ TV SALES AND SERVICE
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The explosive new series, “Starsky and Hutch,” was voted favorite TV
show by the Senior Class. Television provides a favorite pasttime for
youth, and Collins’ TV provides a complete line of televisions.

max is a popular place for prom flowers for students
throughout the county.

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dent employee at Lomax Flower and Gift Shop. Lo-

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BUENA VISTA,VA.

Still commonly referred to as the
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historic site. The plant is a division of
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contributing to the area's unemploy-
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Blackburn, Vincent 11, 106, 155
Blevins, Eddié 59, 114

Blevins, James 110

Blevins, Ricky 12, 81, 106, 128
Blue Bird East 146, 147

|o°8, Index

Blueridge Cable TV 134

Boswell, Bill 78

Bowen, James 97

Bowyer, Debbie 32, 45, 114

Bowyer, Nancy 102

B.P. Knight 125, 140

Bradford, James C. 90

Bradford, Jamie 37, 52, 53, 64, 106

Bradford, Lee 37, 45, 52, 74, 106

Bradley, Charlene 118

Branch, Mickey 30, 106

Brantley, Bart 106

Brantley, Melinda 59, 118

Brantley, Pinky 59, 110

Brantley, Sandra 59, 92

Breeden, Danny 35, 106

Breeden, Lucinda 68, 106, 128

Brown, Gail 10, 16, 54, 76, 77, 118

Bryant, Angie 106

Bryant, Theresa 118

Buchanan, Steve 46, 106

Buena Vista News 132

Buena Vista Real Estate and Insurance
Company | 27

Buena Vista Relays 18, 19, 50, 51

Burch, Alan 10, 30, 61, 118, 129

Burch Brothers Grocery |30

Burch, Jackie 9, 110

Burch, Jim 7]

Burch, Kim 12, 85, 106, 158

Burch, Missy 106

Burch, Penny 59, 114, 129

Burch, Tammy 59, 110

Burford, Ceil 148

Burks, Bob 102

Burks, Mary D. 89, 93

Burks Insurance Agency 136

Burnett, Robbie 110, 129

Byers, Angie 102

Byers, Lem 57, 69, 95, 110, 128

Byers, Maury 19, 69, 106

Byles, Chris 110

CAFETERIA STAFF 90

Camden, Barbara 118, 129
Camden, Clayton 90

Camden, David 110

Camden, Kathy 80, 106, 128
Camden, Kenney 35, 71, 102
Camden, Pam 102

Camden, Sandra 114

Campbell, Barbara 102
Campbell, Danny 30, 41, 79, 110
Campbell, Jerry 114

Campbell's Paint and Body 148
Camper, Cindy 62, 110

Camper, Darrell 35, 102

Camper, David 35, 102

Camper, Kerry 16, 35, 50, 93
Camper, Landon 30, 42, 110, 130, 153
Carawan, Jim 35, 102

Carper (Pryor), Geralene 63, 89, 92
Carpet Outlet 138

Carter, Barry 85, 114

Carter, Claudia 106

Carter, Debbie 110

Carter, Janice 32, 33, 118) 122
Carter, Marty 11, 30, 110

Carter, Pam 106

Carter, Richie 102

Carter, Rita 27, 32, 33, 44, 45, 118
Carter, Sally 92

Carter, Sandra 32, 33, 56, 106
Carter, Vicky 118

Cartolaro, Mike 12, 38, 39, 110
Cartolaro, Vickie 12, 24, 114
Cash, Annie 55, 59, 111, 128
Cash, Debbie 10) 62) 53) 77-845 Mii lo?
Cash, Dick 59, 93

Cash, Doug 61, 97, 100, 118

Cash, Gary 35, 106

Cash, Jane 27, 52, 106, 149
Cash, Judy 71, 90

Cash, Larry 111]

Cash, Ronald 72, 114
Cash, Teresa 64, 114
Cash, Thomas 9]

Cash, Wade 111

Catlett, John 118

Charles W. Barger and Sons 134

CHEERLEADERS, JV 76, 77

CHEERLEADERS, VARSITY 76, 77
Chittum Insurance Agency, Inc. 141
Chittum, Kim 27, 45, 59, 111, 128

Chittum, Mike 59, 114
Chittum, Pam 52, 106
Chittum, Sherry 102
Chittum, Timmy 42, 65, 111
CHORUS 80, 81

Cinema One 130

Clark, Aubrey 35, 102
Clark, Brenda 59, 114, 129
Clark, Butchie 38,.118
Clark, Carla 106

Clark, Eugene 102

Clark, James 127

Clark, Roger 127

Clark, Sanford 35, 106
Clark, Stanford 35, 106
Clark, Tommy 35, 106
Clements, Tambra 103
Cobbler Shop 148

Coffey, David 103

Coffey, Edward 111
Coffey, Joan 103

Coffey, Norah 118
Coffey, Pike 114, 143
Coffey, Timmy 111

Cole, Johnny 35, 76, 95, 106
Coleman, Debbie 114
Coleman, Debbie A. 30, 118
Coleman, Donna 103

Yelling an offensive play, Coach ‘'Chick"’
Crawford, along with Assistant Coach Jerry
Tutt, can only watch as the Blues let their lead
dwindle to one point in the first round of the
district tournament. The Blues edged Rock-

bridge 47-46.

Coleman, Donna C. 61, 119
Coleman, Felicia 58, 59, 119
Coleman, Greg 35, 103
Coleman, Johnny 15, 114
Coleman, Karen 106
Coleman, Larry 106
Coleman, Maria 15, 64, 114
Coleman, Mike 30, 114
Coleman, Ricky 11]
Coleman, Sheila 97, 103
Coleman, Tim 114, 129
Coleman, William 35, 103
Coleman's Triangle Cafe 144
Collins’ TV 143

Collins, Vicki 33

Connor, Anita 106

Connor, Jane 37, 103
Connor, Joan 103

Country Kitchen 148
Courtesy Motors 145

Cox, Jane 10, 77, 111

Craig, Mark 24

Crawford, Claude 17, 38, 39, 49, 93, 151
Crawford, Debbie 36, 37, 45, 107
Crewe, Linda 86

Crites, Bill 148

Crites, David 11]

Crites, Eileen 107

Cropp, Sheila 45, 114, 128
Cunningham's Scrap Iron 148

Darlington, Debbie 11]
Davis, Brian 35, 107

Davis’ Exxon 134

Davis, Pamela 103

Davis, Sharon 12, 103
Davis, Tammy 77, 111, 128
Davis, Teresa 15, 84, 107
Davis, Teresa 36, 52, 107
Deaver, J. Ed 148

Decker, Lee 30, 38, 39, 111
Decker, Tina 61, 119
Dennis, Mike 12, 67, 72, 83, 119, 128, 134
Dickinson and Cole 148
Dickinson, Dawn 16, 89, 94

The crowd's reaction is overwhelming during a
break in the music at the Free Fare concert at
a morning assembly.

Dickinson, John H., Furniture Store 136
Dickinson, Martha 59, 114
DISTRIBUTIVE EDUCATION 60, 61, 129
Donald, Terry 35, 77, 107

Dorey, Frank 129

Dorey, Richerleen 119

Douglas, Connie 103

Douglas, Robbie 28, 30

Dove, Patricia 16, 84, 89, 95

DRAMA CLUB 68, 69, 156

Dudley, Richard Jr. 49, 111

Dudley, Tracey 45, 111

Duff, Bridgett 114

Dull, W.R. 119

Dunlap, Libby 111

Dunlap, Mac 107

Dyer, Chucky 11]

Dyer, John 8, 26, 30, 50, 51, 57, 108, 119, 128
Dyer, Linda 59, 60, 119

Dyer, Pat 14, 38, 39, 114

Ellison, Dave 27, 30, 42, 79, 95
Emma, Bill 82

Emmer, Joan 16, 75, 89, 94

E.R. Moore Company of Virginia 149
Ewald, Boo 7, 45, 52, 61, 114

Ewald, Skip 119

Fabrizio, Rob 30, 41, 69, 101, 111, 128
FACULTY 92-101

Farley, Kenneth 103

Fauber, Chris 42, 65, 11]
Fauber, Danny 35, 107
Fauber, Shelly 111

Faulkner, Carol 94

FBLA 16, 148

FCA 75

Ferguson, Barry 103
Ferguson, Kathy 103
Ferguson, Keith 59, 114, 135
Fields, Rhonda 77, 111
Fields, Richie 29, 30, 56, 111]

Index 15]

Figgers, Sherry 6, 27, 76, 77, 107
Fitzgerald, Alice 111

Fitzgerald, Anthony 111
Fitzgerald, Barbara 103
Fitzgerald, Cheryl 107, 149
Fitzgerald, Cindy 119

Fitzgerald, Linda 107

Fitzgerald Lumber 141

Fitzgerald Photos 149

Fitzgerald, Sandy 111

Fitzgerald, Trevania 33, 86, 114
Fitzgerald, Wayne 82

Flesher, Jane Ann 32, 33, 114, 115
int, Wayne D. 10, 90

lint’s Furniture 144

lower Center |48

oyd, Bubba 35, 107

oyd, Cindy 119

Floyd, Debbie 10, 24, 77, 78, 119, 128
Floyd, Elsie 58, 59, 94

Floyd, Jeannie 103

Floyd, Jennie 45, 85, 95

Foltz, W.L. 148

FOOTBALL, JV 34-35

FOOTBALL, VARSITY 13, 28-31
FOREIGN LANGUAGE 55, 66, 67
Foshay, David 20, 35, 103
Foshay, Susan 12, 73, 120, 128

mish ol es) cuk sc!

Fox, Dean 20, 30, 38, 39, 57, 72, 78, 95, 114,

128
Fox, Pam 45, 103
Fox, Ricky 30, 108
Fox, Tommy 111
Fox, Tony 103
Free Fare 19
FRESHMEN 106-109

Gallanti, Paul 17

Gardner, Tony 35, 103

Garrett, Debbie 45, 103, 128

Garrett, Dina 103

Garrett's Jewelers 139

Gatzke, Randy 38, 39, 55, 66, 82, 86, 114, 116,
128

Gearhart, Joe 70, 120

George, Mike 103

Georgia Bonded Fibers 147, 158

George's Hairstylist 148

Gesell, Dawn 69, 80, 81, 103, 128

Gibson, Billy 143

Gibson, Carson 11, 30, 108

Gilbert, Cindy 103

Gilbert, Dennis 30, 59

Gilbert, Jeff 35, 42, 108

Gilbert, Randy 35, 103

Gilbert, Ray 35, 103

Glenn, Jeanne 103

Godfrey, Edison 14, 38, 39, 114, 144

Godfrey, Karen 120

Godfrey, Margie 111]

Godfrey, William 108

Goodbar, Charlene 111]

Goolsby, Edith 148

Grand Piano 148

Grant, Dale 103

Grant, Jeff 108

Gravatt, Ronald 66, 91, 95

Graybill, Charles 103

Graybill, Teresa 32, 120

152 Index

Green, Angela 103

Green, Pam 59, 114, 129
Green, Phil 90, 96

Greene, Denise 32, 83, 111
Greene, Judy 62, 103
Greene, Nancy 112

Gunn, Bunny 87

Hall, Jo 114, 128

Hamric & Sheridan 148
Hamilton, Daniel 108
Hamilton, John 114, 158
Hamilton, Marshall 27, 42, 96
Hamilton, Mike 15, 38, 39, 114
Hamilton, Owens 35, 103
Hamilton, Pam 32, 114
Hamilton, Robin 59, 73, 114
Hammett, David 114, 128
Hammett, Drew 104

Hammill, Dorothy 75

Hare, Cindy 59, 61, 63, 114
Hare, Lynn 108

Harris, Debby 57, 61, 66, 128, 141
Harris, Nick 18, 30, 65, 112
Harrison, Gail 61, 120, 129
Harrison, Sandra 112
Hartless, Mark 104

Hawes, Susan 21, 67, 114, 116
Hearst, Patty 25

Hedrick, Carolyn 14, 78, 115
Hedrick, Janet 78, 79, 89, 97
Hedrick, Thomas MD 148
Henson, Danny 49, 115, 155
Henson, Joe 112

Henson, Joy 24, 65, 67, 77, 120, 128
Henson, Phillip 61, 120

Henson, Robbin 32, 33, 115

Hepler, Pat 89, 97

Hess, R.L. 148

Hickman, Ellen 104

Hickman, Keith 59, 115

Hickman, Kenneth 65, 112

Higginbotham, Doris 89, 90

Higginbotham, Johnnie 15, 115

Higgins, Mrs. 91

Hill, Travis 41, 65, 112

Hite, Debbie 61, 120, 129

Hite, Winston 65, 112

HI-Y 65

Hoeppner, Brian 30, 46, 86, 120

Hoeppner, Mitch 42, 46, 47, 112

Holladay, David 19, 74, 88, 108

Holladay, Jim 17, 41, 65, 68, 69, 111, 112, 128,
133

Homecoming 10, 11

HOME ECONOMICS 62-63

HONORS COURSE 86-87

Hoos, Brian 17, 112

Hostetter, Mrs. 91

Huffman, Eyde 12, 65, 66, 72, 78, 82, 115

Huffman, Herbie 112

Huffman, Lisa 108

Huffman's Florist 148

Humphreys, Terry 59, 115, 129

Humphries, Kevin 49, 66, 84, 115, 155

Humphries, Valerie 37, 112

Humphries, Vickie 120

Hunt, Steve 112

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INDUSTRIAL ARTS 62, 63
Irvine, Carson 30, 63, 112
Irvine, Chris 30, 41, 63, 79, 96, 112

Jackson, Marty 120

Jeannette's Beauty Shop 133
Jeffries, Dianne 115

Jenkins, Lucille 61, 97

Johnson, Lisa 52, 77, 112, 128, 159
Jones, Timmy 10, 35

JUNIORS 114-117

Keiser, Lisa 120

Keiser, Monica 37, 104
Kennedy, Richard 30, 115
Kenney's 139

Kerr, Jeff 81, 104

Kerr, Joan 91

Kerr, William 12, 115
Keyes, Barbara 120

Kidd, Garry 10, 65, 84, 115, 116, 128
King, Jim 35, 108

King, Kay 112

Kizer, Shuler 82

Knick, Harold 112

Knick, Rhonda 11, 104
Knick, Tim 49, 98, 120, 155
Knight, Jerry 108

Knight, Perry 51, 65, 95, 112
Kyle, Eris 104

Labor Day 8, 9, 159

Ladies Specialty Shoppe 139
Lamm, Brian 112

Lawhorne, Beth 59, 115, 129
Lawhorne, Darby 78

Lawhorne, Ginger 59, 115
Lawhorne, Sheba 112, 128
Lawhorne, Teresa 69, 112
Leadbetter, Raymond C. 90, 91
Lees Carpet 142

Leggett 145

Leo's Barber Shop 136

Lewis, Carl 30, 72, 84, 115, 116, 128
Lewis, Charles 104

Lewis, Teresa 12, 37, 52, 83, 108
Lexington Bicycle Shop 126

Lilley, Sherri 69, 108, 129
Lineberry, Sandra 112

Lineberry, Sharon 59, 63, 115
Lockett, Ward 19, 47, 62, 96
Lomax Flower and Gift Shop 143
Lonas, Richard 112

Long, Lois 97

Lowe, Cindy 81, 108

Lyle, Agnes 11, 59, 120, 128

Lyle, Rebecca 45, 120

Lynn, Laura 104

Lynn, Timmy 30, 41, 49, 101, 112, 153

Magann, Paul 57, 60, 120

Manuel, Darrell 28, 30, 38, 39, 49, 115, 129
Martin, Clyde 46, 47, 120

Martin, Gerald 42, 115

Martin, Kathy 108

Intramural volleyball finds Timmy Lynn at-
tempting an overhead spike as Landon
Camper and Frankie Rader look on.

Martin, Leatrice 32, 33, 45, 120
Martin, Rock 35, 43, 56
Martin, Sheila 104

Martin, Victor 120

Martin’s 149

Mason, Peggy 61, 120

MATH 84

Maybush, Petie 104

Mayes, Tim 59, 112

Mays, Ellen 59, 120

Mays, Grace 104

Mays’ Grocery 148

Mazingo, John 72, 112
Mazingo, Wayne 108
McClung, Lil 27, 52, 108, 149
McCormick, Alice 12]
McCormick, Steve 80, 81, 108
McCown, Albert 96

McCown, James DDS 148
McDaniel, Cameron 112

McDaniel, Camilla 75, 80, 81, 108

McDaniel, Neal 35, 41

McDaniel, Terrie 37, 45, 107, 108

McDaniel, Tony 121

McManamay, Julie 59, 77, 89, 115

Meade, Deanna 78, 128

Meade, Paula 20, 57, 81, 115, 128

Medical Arts Pharmacy 148
Modine 127

Mohler, Hans 7, 30, 42, 49, 112, 155
MONOGRAM CLUB 74, 75, 130

Montgomery, Boodle 38, 39

Montgomery, Greg 12]

Montgomery, Steve 112

Montgomery, Teresa 108

Moomaw’'s Landing 3

Moore, Donna 85, 112

Moore, Gloria 77, 112

Moore, Karl 59, 112

Moore, Larry 35, 71

Moore, Mary 27

Moore, Sheila 104

Moore, Stephan 30, 72,99, 115, 128, 130, 158
Moran, Kevin 108

Moran, Teresa 21, 115

Morris, M.C. 68, 69, 112, 154, 156

Morris, Mickey 7

M.D. Morris 135

Morrison and Agnor Insurance Agency 133
Morrison, Pat 35, 101

Morrison, Tony 42, 61, 121

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY 64
Natural Bridge Zoo 126
Newcomer, Jan 112, 128, 158
Newcomer, Nancy 45, 104
Nicely, Carolyn 59, 115

Nicely, Teresa 115

Noel, Vicky 104

Nolen, Frank 9

Index 153

Nowlin, Alice 32, 112
Nuckols, Jerry 78, 112
Nuckols, Roy 59, 116
Nuckols, Stephen 35

O'Connell, Greg 30, 112

Ogden, Andy 67, 78, 79, 83, 131, 157
Ogden, David 108

Olson, Susie 121

Page, Cindy 60, 79, 121, 131, 132
Painter, Darrell 50, 72, 86, 115, 130
Painter, Mike 81, 104

Paitsel, Sue 108

Paitsel, James 104

Parker, Jefflyn 37, 52, 108
Patterson, Angela 115
Patterson, Mark 63, 115
Patterson, Joy 104

Patterson, Roy 30, 50, 115
Patterson, Tommy 51, 112
Peebles 144

Pelter, Ginger 121

Pelter, James 116

Pelter, Jimmy 98

Pelter, Mike 116

People’s Bank 13]

Perkins, Trish 59, 77, 112
Phelps, Bruce 17, 68, 69, 123
Phillips, Brenda 61, 116
Phillips, Libby 104

Phillips, Linda 12, 104
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 74
Pooley, Bryan 112

Pres Brown's 133

Prom 20, 21

Pryor, Jim 92

PSYCHOLOGY 61
PUBLICATIONS 78, 79

154. |Index

Quality 125, 135

Rader, Frankie 20, 35, 47, 81, 108, 153
Radick, Ellen 68, 108, 109, 128
Radick, Jane 68, 73, 87, 117, 128, 152
Radick, Phillip 35, 128
Ramsey, Chris 104

Ramsey, Danny 28, 30, 42
Ramsey, Lesly 112

Ramsey, Lisa 45, 59, 117
Ramsey, Pam 104

Ramsey, Patricia 36, 37, 104
Ramsey, Runt 30, 109

RATS 102-105

Rat Week 89, 102

Ravenhorst, Johanna 98

Rea Magnet Wire 138

Reeves Brothers 125, 14]
Reed, Kenneth 61, 99, 128
Reid, Cynthia 27, 52, 99

Renz, Fred 104

Rice, Karen 80, 104

Rivers, Alvin 38, 39, 86, 95, 117
Rivers, Beth 37, 45, 128
Robey, Pete 148

Roberts, Franklin 109

Roberts, Jayne 12, 112
Roberts, Matt 104

Roberts, Nancy 123

Roberts, Ricky 79, 109
Roberts, Tony 117

Robey, H. Russell 148
Robison, Tom 69, 123, 152
Rockbridge Oil Company 148

Clearing the sixth hurdle, M.C. Morris and a
Lexington hurdler run neck-to-neck. Lexington

won the meet 742-35).

Rowe, Barbara 123
Rowsey, Lucy 69, 117
Rose's 148

Royer, Troy 5l, 112
Ruley, Karen 32, 117

Sams, Michael 30, 60, 98
Sanderson, Chris 61, 112
Sanderson, Cindy 112

Sanderson, Jane 61, 97, 123
Sandidge, David 30, 117, 129
Sandidge, Dennis 30, 50, 63, 117, 129
Sandidge, Pam 67, 73, 95, 123
Saunders, Kim 104

SCAMON OF Ze

SCIENCE 85

Scott, Jeff 104

Scott, Tammy 109

Scott, Teresa 104

Scott, Walter, 98, 129

Sears, Teresa 112

Seay, Lisa 109
Seay's Drug Store 126
SENIORS 118-123

Shafer, Donna 109

Shafer, Wanda 123

Shanks, Cheri 123

Shanks, Debbie 104

Shaw, Debbie 109

Shaw, Dennis 104

Sheltman, Buddy 143
Sheltman’s Amoco & Grocery 143
Sherwin-Williams 130

Shewey, Beth 109

Shewey Supply Company 148
Shields, Pam 37, 52, 109, 126, 128
Shipe, Jeff 47

Shirey & Brown 144

Shutt, David 112

Singer, Rick 24

Slagle, Keith 123, 129

Slagle, Teresa 117, 129
Slagle, Shena 117

Slagle, Steve 30, 57, 63, 96, 112
Slagle, Terry 35, 105

Slagle, Timmy 109

Slough, David 30, 42, 117, 129
Smals, James 99

Smals, Kathy 59, 123, 127
Smals, Terry 117

Smith, Cindy 45, 123

Smith, Cindy 104

Smith, David 41

Smith, Kathy 45, 112

Smith, Margaret 99, 128
Smith, Randy 105

Smith, Sharon 113

Smith, Sidney 30, 48, 122, 123
Smith, Tammy 17, 113

Smoot, Elizabeth 72, 123
Snider, Roxie 105

Snyder, Nancy 61, 100
SOCIAL STUDIES 86-87
SOCIOLOGY 60

Soper, Laurie 105

Sollenberger, Blair 66, 101, 117 Texaco Super Service 236 Ward, W.D. 100

SOPHOMORES 110-113 Thomas, Ellen 113 Warner, Kerry 10, 69, 105
Sorrels, Angela 45, 109 Thompson, Kevin 34, 35, 109 Webb, Dana 105
Sorrels, Keith 123 Thompson, Lori 32, 81, 89, 117, 128 Weigand, Nancy 15, 10]
Sorrells, David 85, 117 Thompson, Paul 48, 49, 74, 117 Wheeler, Mrs. 91
Sorrelis, Donna 109, 128 Thomas, Melinda 45, 109 Wheeler, David 123
Sorrells, Donna L. 105 Thorne, Ricky 105 Wheeler, Dennis 123
Southern Seminary Junior College 4 Tingler, Cindy 123 Wheeler, Greg 30, 123, 145
Southers, Beth 60, 61, 123 Tolley, Billy 69, 82, 123, 128 Wheeler, Kaye 109
SPECIAL EDUCATION 6] Toombs, Debbie 117 Wheeler, Mike 30, 113
Staton, Anita 123 Toombs, Charles 109 Wheeler, Nannie 117, 129
Staton, Barbara 123, 129 TRACK, GIRLS’ 52-53 Wheeler, Sadie 91
Staton, Barry 26, 30, 42, 61, 122 123 TRACK, VARSITY 50-51 Wheeler, Tammy 109
Staton, Eric 34, 35, 109 Turner, Mike 35, 49 White, Lee 59, 113
Staton, Jeff 35, 109 Tutt, Jerry 41, 101, 15] Whiteside, Roger 26, 30, 113
Staton, Jenny 123 Tyler, Lizzy 156 Whiteway, Inc. 138
Staton, Keith 30, 41, 59, 116, 117 Tyree, Jimmy 35, 109 Wiitenmiliscuelit
Staton, Penny 113 Tyree, Melinda 105 Widdifield’s 141
Staton, Sheila 109 Wilhelm, Karen 32, 52, 61, 117
Sterrett, Tammy 105 valley Jewelers ies Wilhelm, Michelle 52, 109
Stinnett, Lenny 46 AN eae ere gee Wi Fel Sandra 105,
Stinnett, Mary Page 89, 100 alae Williams, Bob 30, 100, 101

tt, Reneé 24, 79, 123, 139 Vest, Tammy 2) 1: ,
Roce ee 117 eae Mes Gus A ee alls ee a eas
Stinnett, Timmy 10, 34, 35, 4] Vest, Tim 49, 71, 117, 198 Wi panes ey 64 84 117
Stinnett, Tracey 52, 53, 77, 107, 109 Virginia Markets ee Williams, Yancey 46 59 113
Strickler, Bernadette 59, 113 Vee Saito Teele a Wills Gene 105 pee
Sullivan, John 87 VOLLEYBALL 44-45 Wi ae Kevinnes

Sutton, Mark 59, 117 WVilmerctonsie.?|
WEF sf Wilmer, Kevin 105
Winn, Cynthia 59, 113
APU ALLL Wood, Norma 45, 80, 81, 123, 129
| Woodward, Blair 12, 117

W&L Mock Convention 22, 156, 157 Woody's Chevrolet 13]
Taurus Steak House 1/4] Wade, Adrian 38, 39 WRESTLING 42-43
Taylor, Denise 109 Waggy's Jewelers 149 Wright, Chris 105
Taylor, Garry 123 Wagner, Carol 117 Wright, Debbie 58, 59, 117, 157
Taylor, Michael 105 Wagner, Grace 59, 113 Wright, Mark 49, 59, 72, 87, 117, 155
Taylor, Ricky 113 Wagner, Susan 123 Wright, Sam 113
Teague, Betty 57, 89, 101, 128 Walker, Keith 109 Wright, Susan 62, 113
Teague, Emily 52, 53, 77, 113 Wallace, Dorothy 91 Wright, Vanessa 105
Teague, Tracey 76, 77, 123, 128 Walters, Bo 159 W.W. Coffey and Sons 148
Ted's Restaurant |34 Ward, Betty 100
Temple, Landon Jr. 12, 90 Ward, Robert 109 Yelverton Cleaners 129

Zimbro, Barbara 113
Zimbro, John 113

Putting on their cleats, the baseball team pre-
pares to meet the Bath County Chargers. The
Blues won the game 7-3 and started their mid-
season winning streak. The team members are
Brian Balser, Hans Mohler, Tim Knick, Mark
Wright, Kevin Humphries, Danny Henson, Tim
Vest, and Vince Blackburn.

Index 155

AST CELEBRATED

The Bicentennial theme was prev-
alent throughout the year, occasion-
ally overly prevalent. In fact, for
most students, any mention of ‘‘the
bicentennial spirit,’ or 1776," or
“two hundred years ago today” led
to immediate moans and groans.
But, students had been bombarded
continuously for a year and a half
by Bicentennial—related sales
pitches and tedious Bicentennial as-
signments and they were tired of
the red, white, and blue.

Every public event focused on the
nation's birthday. Beauty pageants
from Miss PMHS to Miss America
utilized Bicentennial themes. In alll
parades, tunes like ‘‘Yankee
Doodle” and “The Battle Hymn of
the Republic’ replaced customary
marching music, while floats
stressed the celebration with patri-
otic colors and symbols.

The Bicentennial forced its way
not only into community activities,
but also into school activities. In
English classes, students expounded
on what the Bicentennial meant to
them, while in art classes, they la-

156 Closing

bored over bicentennial posters.
Several clubs chose projects related
to the celebration. The Drama Club
presented a humorous Bicentennial
skit, while DECA published a histo-
ric pamphlet.

Even though students grew weary
of the constant ‘stars and stripes,”
the citizens of Buena Vista cele-
brated the celebration with honest
sincerity. In many areas of the na-
tion, the name “Bicentennial” was
slandered by an extreme com-
mercialism that came close to riv-
aling that of Christmas. Countless
communities used the historic year
for boosting business, but Buena
Vista celebrated it as a beautiful
part of the American heritage.

As Buena Vista seriously looked
at its past, it also planned for its fu-
ture. The construction of Kling Ele-
mentary School was a visible sign of
progress, while the establishment of
a middle school brought about new
concepts in education.

The school system adapted to
change in other ways also. In the

high school, static groups such as

the Science Club, the Library Club,
and the Junior Red Cross were dis-
solved. Contrasting these clubs,
other groups became more active.
The Hi-Y was re-established and
carried out projects throughout the
year, while the Art Club added to its
activities by painting hall trash cans.
Academic phases of school life also
changed. The distributive education
program ceased when interest de-
clined and a college psychology
course was introduced to meet
changing needs. Also, a county-
wide vocational school was made
available for the coming year.

As the school system continued to
develop, the emphasis remained on
the future. The balance of past,
present, and future that was main-
tained prevented the bicentennial
from monopolizing the spirit of the
community. It was important to re-
call the nation's past heritage, but it
was more important not to let the
celebration of the past interfere with
the plans for the future.

With SINCERITY

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Above: The Miss PMHS pageant was one of
many which utilized a Bicentennial theme
Andy Ogden prepares to present the trophy
to the newly-crowned queen, Debbie Wright
Extreme patriotism is taken to the limit as Ray
Clements’ Bicentennial van sits in his
driveway.

Leading the Mock Convention parade is a Bi-
centennial honor guard composed of W&L
students.

Left: The mother of America, M.C. Morris as
Martha Washington hobbles onto the stage
during the Drama Club's Constitution Day
Assembly

Dressed as a Southern Belle, Elizabeth Tyler
stands on the “Wallace for President’ float
during W&l's Mock Convention Parade.
The Spirit of '76 is represented by the
People’s Bank float in the Buena Vista Labor
Day parade.

Closing 157

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